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F52 DEA

1988 Austin Montego L

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,536 mi
Last recorded65,536 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2006
Typical for 1988 Austin Montego L84,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF52 DEA
MakeAustin
ModelMontego L
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2006 65,536 miles

both rear wheelarches noticably corroded

nearside outer sill corroded and holed but not within 30 cm of load bearing point

Pass 18 Nov 2005 64,024 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2005 64,024 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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F52 DEA is a 1988 Austin Montego L in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F52 DEA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of F52 DEA?

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What year was F52 DEA registered?

F52 DEA is a 1988 Austin Montego L, first registered on 6 December 1988.

Is F52 DEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for F52 DEA shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does F52 DEA have outstanding finance?

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