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D609 SFJ

1987 Austin Montego L

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

72,991 mi
Last recorded72,991 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2024
Typical for 1987 Austin Montego L70,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD609 SFJ
MakeAustin
ModelMontego L
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2024 72,991 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 72,976 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 72,950 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 72,925 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 72,925 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 72,897 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 72,826 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 72,733 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 72,541 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 72,435 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 72,435 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 87,203 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 71,749 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 71,749 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 71,368 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 70,859 miles

All rear lights on tow hitch not working ( side lights indicators hazard lights stop lamps and offside rear fog light.

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 10 Mar 2011 70,437 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 70,437 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 69,924 miles

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Vehicle in need of a full brake service.

Pass 11 Mar 2009 69,302 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 68,511 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 67,635 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 66,874 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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D609 SFJ is a 1987 Austin Montego L in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 1987 Austin Montego L models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 70,437 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 D609 SFJ, 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 39 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 D609 SFJ registered?

D609 SFJ is a 1987 Austin Montego L, first registered on 5 May 1987.

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