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E839 AKU

1987 Austin Montego Hl

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

70,411 mi
Last recorded70,411 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2017
Typical for 1987 Austin Montego Hl84,037 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE839 AKU
MakeAustin
ModelMontego Hl
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2017 70,411 miles

owner wearing a ridiculous panama hat

terrible music emanating from stereo

Pass 25 Mar 2016 69,132 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 66,152 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 61,126 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2014 61,126 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 50,926 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 42,086 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 38,366 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 36,730 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 36,726 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 36,682 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 36,591 miles

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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E839 AKU is a 1987 Austin Montego Hl in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E839 AKU, 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 E839 AKU registered?

E839 AKU is a 1987 Austin Montego Hl, first registered on 28 August 1987.

Is E839 AKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for E839 AKU shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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