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E301 OWD

1987 Austin Montego L

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

38,849 mi
Last recorded38,849 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2006
Typical for 1987 Austin Montego L70,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE301 OWD
MakeAustin
ModelMontego L
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2006 38,849 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 35,724 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2005 35,662 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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E301 OWD is a 1987 Austin Montego L in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1987 Austin Montego L models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 70,437 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 E301 OWD, 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 39 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 E301 OWD registered?

E301 OWD is a 1987 Austin Montego L, first registered on 23 October 1987.

Is E301 OWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for E301 OWD shows 3 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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