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E375 JRV

1987 Austin Montego L

Multi-colour Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2022
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,332 mi
Last recorded55,332 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2022
Typical for 1987 Austin Montego L70,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE375 JRV
MakeAustin
ModelMontego L
Year1987
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2022 55,332 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle Offside rear effort lower than nearside 150 - 50 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive co very high 11.11% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

parking brake passed overall but nearside effort lower than offside 80 - 150

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) steering rack / inner rack end has excessive play. too much play to clarify either component ()

Nearside Front steering rack inner bar has excessive lift and play at the wheel

Pass 1 Nov 2021 54,835 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 54,825 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 53,977 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 52,451 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 52,030 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 51,436 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 51,436 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 51,401 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 51,400 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

both front brakes binding

Pass 12 Jun 2010 50,801 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2010 50,801 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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E375 JRV is a 1987 Austin Montego L in Multi-colour with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E375 JRV, 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 E375 JRV registered?

E375 JRV is a 1987 Austin Montego L, first registered on 29 September 1987.

Is E375 JRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for E375 JRV shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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