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E340 WYB

1988 Austin Montego L

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

72,380 mi
Last recorded72,380 miles
Recorded on9 May 2022
Typical for 1988 Austin Montego L84,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE340 WYB
MakeAustin
ModelMontego L
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2022 72,380 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 70,996 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wheel arch corroded

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2019 70,839 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 70,162 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 69,475 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 68,428 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 68,090 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 68,090 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 67,432 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 66,548 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 65,515 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 64,382 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 63,031 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 62,161 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 61,611 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 61,054 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 60,041 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 60,039 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

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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E340 WYB is a 1988 Austin Montego L in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1988 Austin Montego L models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 84,720 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 E340 WYB, 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 38 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 E340 WYB registered?

E340 WYB is a 1988 Austin Montego L, first registered on 12 April 1988.

Is E340 WYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for E340 WYB shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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