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E336 GVC

1987 Austin Montego L

Multi-colour Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

28,471 mi
Last recorded28,471 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2010
Typical for 1987 Austin Montego L70,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE336 GVC
MakeAustin
ModelMontego L
Year1987
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2010 28,471 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 28,285 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2009 28,278 miles

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 27,811 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 27,460 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 26,990 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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E336 GVC 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 83.3%.

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 E336 GVC, 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 E336 GVC registered?

E336 GVC is a 1987 Austin Montego L, first registered on 4 August 1987.

Is E336 GVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for E336 GVC shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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