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F238 BEA

1988 Austin Montego Hl

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

67,105 mi
Last recorded67,105 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2005
Typical for 1988 Austin Montego Hl70,481 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF238 BEA
MakeAustin
ModelMontego Hl
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 9 Nov 2005 67,105 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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F238 BEA is a 1988 Austin Montego Hl in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1988 Austin Montego Hl models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.0% with a typical mileage of 70,481 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 F238 BEA, 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 38 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 F238 BEA registered?

F238 BEA is a 1988 Austin Montego Hl, first registered on 26 September 1988.

Is F238 BEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for F238 BEA shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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