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E169 HAN

1988 Austin Montego L

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

16,780 mi
Last recorded16,780 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2010
Typical for 1988 Austin Montego L84,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE169 HAN
MakeAustin
ModelMontego L
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2010 16,780 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 16,766 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 6,458 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 6,341 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 6,291 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 6,291 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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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E169 HAN is a 1988 Austin Montego L in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E169 HAN, 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 E169 HAN registered?

E169 HAN is a 1988 Austin Montego L, first registered on 24 April 1988.

Is E169 HAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for E169 HAN shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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