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G372 VKX

1989 Austin Maestro 500 City Diesel

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

110,610 mi
Last recorded110,610 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2005
Typical for 1989 Austin Maestro 500 City Diesel128,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG372 VKX
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro 500 City Diesel
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc
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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 2 Sep 2005 110,610 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

BRAKE FLUID LEVEL IS ON THE MIN LEVEL MARK. †RECOMEND FULL PHYSICAL CHECK OF BRAKE LINNINGS †. †UNABLE TO CHECK FUEL EMISIONS DUE TO BAD FUEL LEAK

How Reliable is the Austin Maestro 500 City Diesel?

Based on 328 MOT tests across 101 vehicles.

63.7%
Pass Rate
1,775
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
101
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 50
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 43
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 40
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 36
Brake pipe excessively corroded 28
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G372 VKX is a 1989 Austin Maestro 500 City Diesel in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1989 Austin Maestro 500 City Diesel models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.4% with a typical mileage of 128,012 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Austin Maestro 500 City Diesel fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 50 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G372 VKX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Maestro 500 City Diesel typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 37 years old, this Austin Maestro 500 City Diesel is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G372 VKX registered?

G372 VKX is a 1989 Austin Maestro 500 City Diesel, first registered on 1 November 1989.

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