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E133 VGC

1987 Austin Montego L

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,512 mi
Last recorded94,512 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2009
Typical for 1987 Austin Montego L70,437 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Austin
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE133 VGC
MakeAustin
ModelMontego L
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2009 94,512 miles

front number plate could be better

smell of petrol under bonnet

Pass 16 Sep 2008 92,408 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 92,408 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 89,453 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 86,701 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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E133 VGC is a 1987 Austin Montego L in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 E133 VGC, 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 E133 VGC registered?

E133 VGC is a 1987 Austin Montego L, first registered on 6 August 1987.

Is E133 VGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for E133 VGC shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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