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E62 CJH

1987 Austin Montego Hl

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

125,312 mi
Last recorded125,312 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2007
Typical for 1987 Austin Montego Hl84,037 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE62 CJH
MakeAustin
ModelMontego Hl
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2007 125,312 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 125,312 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

front seatbelt stalks in poor condition...oil leaks...wipers smearing and split...long travel on handbrake....lots of surface corrosion on underside of vehicle...both rear tyres perished

Pass 15 Jun 2006 123,339 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 123,339 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

offside doors corroded,offside front shock absorber damp,nearside rear metal brake pipe starting to corrode,all coil springs corroded,rear inner/outer sills have been repaired,slight exhaust leak at front,oil leaks.

How Reliable is the Austin Montego Hl?

Based on 484 MOT tests across 107 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
806
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
107
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 52
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 21
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 19
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 17
constant velocity joint gaiter split 13
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E62 CJH is a 1987 Austin Montego Hl in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1987 Austin Montego Hl models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 84,037 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 Hl fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 52 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E62 CJH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Montego Hl typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 39 years old, this Austin Montego Hl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E62 CJH registered?

E62 CJH is a 1987 Austin Montego Hl, first registered on 1 August 1987.

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