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E222 XPP

1987 Austin Montego L

Multi-colour Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

75,399 mi
Last recorded75,399 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2007
Typical for 1987 Austin Montego L70,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE222 XPP
MakeAustin
ModelMontego L
Year1987
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2007 75,399 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

n/s rear wheel slight binding

o/s front flasher defuser missing

Fail 21 Jun 2007 75,399 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s rear wheel slight binding

o/s front flasher defuser missing

Pass 28 Jun 2006 74,970 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 74,962 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2005 74,475 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leak

Fail 30 Jun 2005 74,475 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

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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E222 XPP is a 1987 Austin Montego L in Multi-colour with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 E222 XPP, 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 E222 XPP registered?

E222 XPP is a 1987 Austin Montego L, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E222 XPP safe to buy?

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