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E120 TOC

1988 Austin Montego L

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2007
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

116,723 mi
Last recorded116,723 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2006
Typical for 1988 Austin Montego L84,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE120 TOC
MakeAustin
ModelMontego L
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2006 116,723 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 116,723 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2005 112,678 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2005 112,669 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

corrosion nearside rear inner wheel arch area out side perscibed .wewlding repairs excessivley under sealed

Fail 28 Oct 2005 112,667 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2005 112,665 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Austin Montego L?

Based on 1,348 MOT tests across 318 vehicles.

68.8%
Pass Rate
886
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
318
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 228
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 108
constant velocity joint gaiter split 48
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 48
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 44
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E120 TOC is a 1988 Austin Montego L in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1988 Austin Montego L models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 84,720 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 Montego L fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 228 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E120 TOC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Montego L typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 38 years old, this Austin Montego L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E120 TOC registered?

E120 TOC is a 1988 Austin Montego L, first registered on 31 March 1988.

Is E120 TOC safe to buy?

The MOT history for E120 TOC shows 6 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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