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E912 TON

1988 Austin Montego L

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

130,824 mi
Last recorded130,824 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1988 Austin Montego L84,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE912 TON
MakeAustin
ModelMontego L
Year1988
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 130,824 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floorpan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2026 130,824 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floorpan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 130,794 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2025 130,794 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 130,793 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2024 130,793 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 130,761 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 130,760 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 Apr 2019 130,760 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2008 130,541 miles

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

wipers poor clutch poor condition various oil leaks both rear outer sills corroded play in steering rack various underbody corrosion various bushes worn various components corroding

Fail 2 Jul 2008 130,541 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

wipers poor clutch poor condition various oil leaks both rear outer sills corroded play in steering rack various underbody corrosion various bushes worn various components corroding

Pass 11 May 2007 129,826 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 May 2006 128,916 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 May 2006 128,916 miles

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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E912 TON is a 1988 Austin Montego L in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 E912 TON, 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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E912 TON is a 1988 Austin Montego L, first registered on 2 February 1988.

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