MOT Status
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356,191 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Coil spring corroded allo 4 springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
whole underbody has undeseal and general corrosion
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
offside rear lower wheel arch corroded
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak ()
offside rear lower wing-wheel arch corroded
offside rear tyre has has cracks around sidewalls
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak ()
offside rear lower wing-wheel arch corroded
offside rear tyre has has cracks around sidewalls
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak ()
offside rear shock absorber has a negligible damping effect
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak ()
offside rear shock absorber has a negligible damping effect
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
offside rear lower wheel arch corroded
rear tyres have cracks around sidewalls
Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
offside rear lower wheel arch corroded
rear tyres have cracks around sidewalls
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
fuel cap sealing ring started to split
offside rear wheel arch corroded also temporary tape repair
rear tyres both sides have age related cracking to side walls
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
fuel cap sealing ring started to split
offside rear wheel arch corroded also temporary tape repair
rear tyres both sides have age related cracking to side walls
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
offside rear wheel arch corroded
tyres side wall perished rear
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
offside front tyre uneven wear
offside wheel arch rusty
tyre side walls perished rear
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
slight noise nearside front wheel
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
slight noise nearside front wheel
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
How Reliable is the Austin Montego L?
Based on 1,348 MOT tests across 318 vehicles.
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E154 TCL is a 1988 Austin Montego L in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 E154 TCL, 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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E154 TCL is a 1988 Austin Montego L, first registered on 25 April 1988.
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