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D862 VPU

1987 Austin Montego Hl

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

92,953 mi
Last recorded92,953 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2021
Typical for 1987 Austin Montego Hl84,037 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD862 VPU
MakeAustin
ModelMontego Hl
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2021 92,953 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Jul 2021 92,953 miles

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))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 92,944 miles

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 ()

Pass 6 Aug 2016 92,833 miles

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 ()

Pass 11 Aug 2015 92,344 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

nearside front tyre cracked

slight oil leak

Pass 13 May 2014 91,615 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 91,528 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 90,844 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

OSR service brake efficiency noticeably lower than NSR

Pass 3 Apr 2012 88,559 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2011 87,967 miles

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)

Pass 12 Jun 2010 84,882 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 80,917 miles

Oil leak

advise slight lift in nearside bottom ball joint

advise slight play in nearside steering rack

Fail 2 Feb 2009 80,917 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 75,055 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 75,055 miles

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)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 63,855 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 63,855 miles

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.

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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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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What year was D862 VPU registered?

D862 VPU is a 1987 Austin Montego Hl, first registered on 16 March 1987.

Is D862 VPU safe to buy?

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