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G462 TYK

1989 Austin Maestro 500 City

Yellow Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

61,645 mi
Last recorded61,645 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Austin Maestro 500 City88,839 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG462 TYK
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro 500 City
Year1989
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 61,645 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 60,590 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 59,916 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2023 59,916 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 58,917 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Aug 2022 58,917 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 58,536 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 58,361 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 58,150 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 58,150 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 57,186 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 57,185 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 56,516 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 541,199 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 55,460 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 54,903 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 54,861 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 26 Sep 2012 54,372 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 53,487 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 52,691 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 51,804 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 51,169 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 51,163 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 50,694 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 50,674 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 50,005 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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G462 TYK is a 1989 Austin Maestro 500 City in Yellow with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 G462 TYK, 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 G462 TYK registered?

G462 TYK is a 1989 Austin Maestro 500 City, first registered on 8 August 1989.

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