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D771 TKA

1987 Austin Montego Hl

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2007
Tests4 (1 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate25%

Mileage

123,241 mi
Last recorded123,241 miles
Recorded on15 May 2007
Typical for 1987 Austin Montego Hl84,037 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD771 TKA
MakeAustin
ModelMontego Hl
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc
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MOT History

1 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 May 2007 123,241 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Fail 9 May 2006 121,075 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Pass 9 May 2006 121,075 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 121,057 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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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D771 TKA is a 1987 Austin Montego Hl in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.

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 D771 TKA, 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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D771 TKA is a 1987 Austin Montego Hl, first registered on 2 March 1987.

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