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E214 XWA

1988 Austin Montego L

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

100,867 mi
Last recorded100,867 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2010
Typical for 1988 Austin Montego L84,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE214 XWA
MakeAustin
ModelMontego L
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2010 100,867 miles

boot floor holed

both number plates in poor condition

patches of heavy corrosion

Fail 14 Jul 2010 100,867 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

boot floor holed

both number plates in poor condition

patches of heavy corrosion

Pass 17 Jul 2009 95,236 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

body work in poor condtion

front and rear number plates in poor condtion

Fail 15 Jul 2009 95,236 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

body work in poor condtion

front and rear number plates in poor condtion

Pass 10 Jul 2008 89,398 miles

sills and arches both sides corroded patches of corrosion on underside

Pass 31 Jul 2007 84,669 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 84,519 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)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Battery insecure

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

boot lid lock barrel loose

both headlight lens chipped

both number plate fading

both rear suspension turrets corroding

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front grill broken and loose

front number plate cracked

general surface corrosion throughout vehicle

n/s/f indicator lens misted

n/s/r light lens cracked

n/s/r quarter panel damaged

Pass 28 Jun 2006 79,544 miles

slight leak from exhaust

Fail 23 Jun 2006 79,417 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

o/s/r door sill repair in same area is assumed welded under filler.

Pass 23 Jun 2005 73,462 miles

1.exhaust tail section rusted. †2.both no plates marked. †3.inner n/s tail light not working.

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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E214 XWA is a 1988 Austin Montego L in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 E214 XWA, 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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E214 XWA is a 1988 Austin Montego L, first registered on 7 April 1988.

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