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D979 GUL

1987 Austin Montego L

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

29,899 mi
Last recorded29,899 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2017
Typical for 1987 Austin Montego L70,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD979 GUL
MakeAustin
ModelMontego L
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2017 29,899 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 29,708 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm wearing on edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm wearing on edge and has small cuts in tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

o/s/r outer sill slightly corroded

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

reverse lights inop

Fail 8 Dec 2015 29,708 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm wearing on edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm wearing on edge and has small cuts in tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s/r outer sill slightly corroded

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

reverse lights inop

Pass 10 Dec 2014 29,360 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre and o/s/r tyre wearing slightly on edges

Fail 2 Dec 2014 29,346 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre and o/s/r tyre wearing slightly on edges

Pass 3 Dec 2013 28,902 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 28,413 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Dec 2011 27,893 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

n/s/r outer rear sill end weak

o/s/r outer sill end weak

Pass 7 Dec 2010 27,382 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 26,864 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 26,345 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 25,846 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 25,363 miles

signs of a brake fluid leak in servo area.

Pass 6 Dec 2005 24,923 miles

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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D979 GUL is a 1987 Austin Montego L in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 D979 GUL, 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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D979 GUL is a 1987 Austin Montego L, first registered on 6 January 1987.

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