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G394 VBP

1989 Austin Maestro 500 City

Grey Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,425 mi
Last recorded78,425 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2008
Typical for 1989 Austin Maestro 500 City88,839 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG394 VBP
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro 500 City
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 31 Jan 2008 78,425 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

both rear inner wings starting to corrode.

both wiper blade rubbers split at ends.

brake fluid level low.

bulkhead starting to corrode.

nearside rear wheel arch starting to form sharp edge.

offside front inner wing starting to corrode.

offside front inner wing steel brake pipe corroding.

offside rear backplate steel brake pipe corroded.

offside rear tyre tread worn to limit.(raised spot)

steel brake pipe from regulator to nearside rear flexi corroded.

suspect inadequate weld repair to plate at nearside rear inner sill.

Pass 17 Nov 2006 74,604 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2005 73,007 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Austin Maestro 500 City?

Based on 2,639 MOT tests across 521 vehicles.

64.2%
Pass Rate
1,368
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
521
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 418
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 355
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 238
Brake pipe excessively corroded 176
constant velocity joint gaiter split 158
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G394 VBP is a 1989 Austin Maestro 500 City in Grey with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1989 Austin Maestro 500 City models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 88,839 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Maestro 500 City fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 418 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G394 VBP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Maestro 500 City typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 37 years old, this Austin Maestro 500 City is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G394 VBP is a 1989 Austin Maestro 500 City, first registered on 10 August 1989.

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