MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
112,560 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
all under side of vehicle corroeded and both door steps
hand brake cable fraying
sill steps corroding
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear 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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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G398 RJO is a 1989 Austin Maestro 500 City in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 G398 RJO, 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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What year was G398 RJO registered?
G398 RJO is a 1989 Austin Maestro 500 City, first registered on 1 August 1989.
Is G398 RJO safe to buy?
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