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F945 CWE

1988 Austin Montego Hl

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

73,756 mi
Last recorded73,756 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2008
Typical for 1988 Austin Montego Hl70,481 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF945 CWE
MakeAustin
ModelMontego Hl
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2008 73,756 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 73,755 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 71,406 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 71,404 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside 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)

Pass 10 Jun 2006 68,600 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2006 68,600 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

coolant leek from rear of engine

offside rear door handle broken

Pass 16 Jun 2005 65,659 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2005 65,659 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

offside front headlamp glass cracked but not effecting beam pattern

slight play in both strut top mounts with front jacked up

unable to open offside rear door

water pump leaking

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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F945 CWE is a 1988 Austin Montego Hl in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F945 CWE, 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 F945 CWE registered?

F945 CWE is a 1988 Austin Montego Hl, first registered on 12 October 1988.

Is F945 CWE safe to buy?

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