MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
138,839 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
alternator belt is loose
boot floor very rusty and weak in places
exhaust is rusty and mounts are in very poor condition / cable tied
n/s/r boot hinge mount is badly holed
nail in the n/s/r tyre
overheat light is on
body rusted and covered with tape
brake pipes rusty
exhaust mounts in poor condition
n/s boot lid mount is rusted and holed , wont be long before the boot lid is insecure
rad in poor condition
temp light on dash flashing
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
rad in poor condition
body rusted and covered with tape
brake pipes rusty
exhaust mounts in poor condition
n/s boot lid mount is rusted and holed , wont be long before the boot lid is insecure
slight noise turning the o/s/f wheel
temp light on dash flashing
boot hinge mount rusty and holed
front discs poor condition
rear arches rusty
rusty under car
scuttle panel rusty
slight play offside rear wheel bearing
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear 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)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
boot hinge mount rusty and holed
front discs poor condition
rear arches rusty
rusty under car
scuttle panel rusty
slight play offside rear wheel bearing
o/s/r inner wheel arch very rusty and weak
wipers in poor condition
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
vehicle extensively taped on bodywork
How Reliable is the Austin Montego L?
Based on 1,348 MOT tests across 318 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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D780 UAM is a 1987 Austin Montego L in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 D780 UAM, 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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D780 UAM is a 1987 Austin Montego L, first registered on 18 June 1987.
Is D780 UAM safe to buy?
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