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D891 VUF

1987 Austin Montego L

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

89,282 mi
Last recorded89,282 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2007
Typical for 1987 Austin Montego L70,437 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD891 VUF
MakeAustin
ModelMontego L
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2007 89,282 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 89,225 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

near side and off side front wiper blades starting to split

near side and off side rear tyres perished

Pass 11 Nov 2005 82,487 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

outer sills corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2005 82,406 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

nearside and offside outer sills corroded

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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D891 VUF is a 1987 Austin Montego L in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 D891 VUF, 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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What year was D891 VUF registered?

D891 VUF is a 1987 Austin Montego L, first registered on 13 January 1987.

Is D891 VUF safe to buy?

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