MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
47,048 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
had to tie up cab;les away from cv gaiter of side
lot of corrsion under side vehicls
markes in off side cv gaiter
had to tie up cab;les away from cv gaiter of side
lot of corrsion under side vehicls
markes in off side cv gaiter
How Reliable is the Austin Montego L?
Based on 1,348 MOT tests across 318 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E299 NLJ is a 1987 Austin Montego L in Multi-colour with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 E299 NLJ, 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 E299 NLJ registered?
E299 NLJ is a 1987 Austin Montego L, first registered on 23 November 1987.
Is E299 NLJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for E299 NLJ shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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