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G918 SKL

1990 Austin Maestro 500 City Diesel

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

91,190 mi
Last recorded91,190 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2011
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG918 SKL
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro 500 City Diesel
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc
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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 1 Aug 2011 91,190 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 90,256 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 89,150 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 87,608 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 85,858 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 82,881 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Maestro 500 City Diesel?

Based on 328 MOT tests across 101 vehicles.

63.7%
Pass Rate
1,775
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
101
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 50
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 43
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 40
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 36
Brake pipe excessively corroded 28
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G918 SKL is a 1990 Austin Maestro 500 City Diesel in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

The most common reason a Austin Maestro 500 City Diesel fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 50 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G918 SKL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Maestro 500 City Diesel typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 36 years old, this Austin Maestro 500 City Diesel is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G918 SKL registered?

G918 SKL is a 1990 Austin Maestro 500 City Diesel, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is G918 SKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for G918 SKL shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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