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D620 YBL

1987 Austin Montego Hl

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

195,729 mi
Last recorded195,729 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 1987 Austin Montego Hl84,037 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD620 YBL
MakeAustin
ModelMontego Hl
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2018 195,729 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 195,285 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Mar 2016 194,780 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 192,752 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 190,566 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Nov 2012 189,359 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s front tyre cracking

Pass 12 Nov 2012 189,359 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s front tyre cracking

Pass 8 Aug 2011 188,619 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 187,487 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 187,487 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jul 2008 186,029 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 183,573 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 178,910 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
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D620 YBL is a 1987 Austin Montego Hl in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 D620 YBL, 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.

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What year was D620 YBL registered?

D620 YBL is a 1987 Austin Montego Hl, first registered on 18 March 1987.

Is D620 YBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for D620 YBL shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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