MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
100,867 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
boot floor holed
both number plates in poor condition
patches of heavy corrosion
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
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
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
sills and arches both sides corroded patches of corrosion on underside
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
slight leak from exhaust
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.
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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