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D730 BLW

1987 Austin Montego L

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2011
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

98,447 mi
Last recorded98,447 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2010
Typical for 1987 Austin Montego L70,437 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD730 BLW
MakeAustin
ModelMontego L
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 30 Nov 2010 98,447 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

exhaust in poor condition and slight blow on front pipe to centre section joint

front brake pads appear low

front tyres tread low and worn on outer edges

offside front indicator outer clear lens missing

slight corrosion offside rear sill

Pass 3 Dec 2009 86,826 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 77,616 miles

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

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

after market wheels fitted

nearside front outer indicator lens missing

Pass 28 Apr 2008 68,547 miles

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

both rear outer door sills starting to rust

slight imbalance in rear brakes

slight play in lower steering column bush

Pass 10 Apr 2007 63,488 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 57,986 miles

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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D730 BLW is a 1987 Austin Montego L in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 D730 BLW, 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 D730 BLW registered?

D730 BLW is a 1987 Austin Montego L, first registered on 1 March 1987.

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