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G505 THS

1990 Austin Maestro Special

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2006
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

62,056 mi
Last recorded62,056 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2006
Typical for 1990 Austin Maestro Special69,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG505 THS
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro Special
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 8 Jun 2006 62,056 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

front outer drive shaft boots loose

Pass 10 Jun 2005 61,887 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2005 61,872 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

How Reliable is the Austin Maestro Special?

Based on 710 MOT tests across 169 vehicles.

66.3%
Pass Rate
1,168
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
169
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 84
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 57
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 38
constant velocity joint gaiter split 34
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 34
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G505 THS is a 1990 Austin Maestro Special in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1990 Austin Maestro Special models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.9% with a typical mileage of 69,920 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 Special fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G505 THS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Maestro Special typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 36 years old, this Austin Maestro Special is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G505 THS registered?

G505 THS is a 1990 Austin Maestro Special, first registered on 20 April 1990.

Is G505 THS safe to buy?

The MOT history for G505 THS shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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