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G398 RJO

1989 Austin Maestro 500 City

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

112,560 mi
Last recorded112,560 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2010
Typical for 1989 Austin Maestro 500 City88,839 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG398 RJO
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro 500 City
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Fail 25 Jun 2010 112,560 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 110,313 miles

hand brake cable fraying

sill steps corroding

Pass 12 Jun 2008 106,590 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 103,108 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 99,374 miles

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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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.

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