CarVerify

Free Car Check

D424 PBW

1987 Austin Montego Hl

Blue Petrol 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,879 mi
Last recorded67,879 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2008
Typical for 1987 Austin Montego Hl84,037 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Austin
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationD424 PBW
MakeAustin
ModelMontego Hl
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
View full Austin Montego Hl reliability data

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 3 Sep 2008 67,879 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 67,420 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 66,848 miles

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
Full Austin Montego Hl reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

D424 PBW is a 1987 Austin Montego Hl 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 1987 Austin Montego Hl models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 84,037 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 D424 PBW, 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 39 years old, this Austin Montego Hl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of D424 PBW?

You can check the full history of D424 PBW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was D424 PBW registered?

D424 PBW is a 1987 Austin Montego Hl, first registered on 2 March 1987.

Is D424 PBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for D424 PBW 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 D424 PBW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on D424 PBW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.