MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
100,099 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
N/s washer jet blocked
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside front indicator lense cover missing
Rear window smashed
An item not tested (Manual)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
All doors corroded and taped up
Brake pipes coated in grease
Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
Centre and rear exhaust rubbers deteriorated
Clutch slipping
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside front A pillar area corroded
Offside front engine mount area corroded
Offside rear arch sill area corroded
Offside rear chassis area holed and corroded
Offside rear inner arch (filler cap area) holed and corroded
Offside rear inner sill area corroded but not considered to be excesive
Offside rear tyre perished
Oil leak
Rear seatbelts missing and seats folding down flat
Rear valance holed and corroded
Rear window broken
Slight play in nearside front inner steering rack end
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)
Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
driver door outer panle poor
o/s brack hose becoming displaced
o/s headlamp reflector poor
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Hair line cracks in fuel cap seal
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Hair line cracks in fuel cap seal
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
rear seat and seatbelts missing
How Reliable is the Austin Montego L?
Based on 1,348 MOT tests across 318 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E596 JAB is a 1988 Austin Montego L in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.
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 E596 JAB, 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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E596 JAB is a 1988 Austin Montego L, first registered on 1 February 1988.
Is E596 JAB safe to buy?
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