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D780 UAM

1987 Austin Montego L

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

138,839 mi
Last recorded138,839 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2011
Typical for 1987 Austin Montego L70,437 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD780 UAM
MakeAustin
ModelMontego L
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Jun 2011 138,839 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 137,957 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2010 137,945 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 137,442 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2009 137,402 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 136,439 miles

o/s/r inner wheel arch very rusty and weak

wipers in poor condition

Pass 12 Oct 2006 135,009 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 134,990 miles

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.

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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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.

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