MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
92,953 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush creaking (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit perished (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (5.2.6)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush creaking (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak engine ()
Body has slight corrosion both rear inner sills (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Front tyre cracked
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
nearside front tyre cracked
slight oil leak
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
OSR service brake efficiency noticeably lower than NSR
engine oil leak
Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Rear front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Oil leak
advise slight lift in nearside bottom ball joint
advise slight play in nearside steering rack
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Oil leak
advise slight lift in nearside bottom ball joint
advise slight play in nearside steering rack
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
How Reliable is the Austin Montego Hl?
Based on 484 MOT tests across 107 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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D862 VPU is a 1987 Austin Montego Hl in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 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 D862 VPU, 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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D862 VPU is a 1987 Austin Montego Hl, first registered on 16 March 1987.
Is D862 VPU safe to buy?
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