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F64 JGU

1988 Austin Montego L

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,063 mi
Last recorded125,063 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2021
Typical for 1988 Austin Montego L84,720 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF64 JGU
MakeAustin
ModelMontego L
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Mar 2021 125,063 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. both (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 18,301 miles

Oil leak ()

exhaust system corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 28 Oct 2017 118,288 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Oil leak ()

exhaust system corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2016 116,272 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 24 Oct 2015 115,401 miles

Front coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 114,545 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 11,454 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 112,027 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 112,012 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 108,219 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 106,259 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 106,191 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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F64 JGU is a 1988 Austin Montego L in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 F64 JGU, 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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F64 JGU is a 1988 Austin Montego L, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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