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D242 FBK

1986 Austin Montego L

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

51,988 mi
Last recorded51,988 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2008
Typical for 1986 Austin Montego L67,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD242 FBK
MakeAustin
ModelMontego L
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2008 51,988 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

body corrosion

nearside/offside outer sill panels corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2007 51,972 miles

sills/floor corroding

Pass 23 Jun 2006 51,964 miles

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

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

engine running badly

front brakes starting to bind

fuel filler neck corroding

oil leaks

sills corroding

Pass 28 Jun 2005 51,836 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2005 51,836 miles

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

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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D242 FBK is a 1986 Austin Montego L in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1986 Austin Montego L models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 67,302 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 D242 FBK, 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 40 years old, this Austin Montego L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D242 FBK registered?

D242 FBK is a 1986 Austin Montego L, first registered on 22 December 1986.

Is D242 FBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for D242 FBK shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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