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E649 JBK

1987 Austin Montego L

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

56,681 mi
Last recorded56,681 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2021
Typical for 1987 Austin Montego L70,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE649 JBK
MakeAustin
ModelMontego L
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 Aug 2021 56,681 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Arch area corroded/holed (rea upper section) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Inner Arch area corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Arch area (front upper and lower sections) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 56,426 miles

Offside Front sill corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2020 56,425 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 9.00 % (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front sill corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2019 56,261 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Outer sill corroded but not considered excessive.

Offside Front Outer sill corroded but not considered excessive.

Offside Front wing corroded.

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 55,862 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 54,747 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 54,724 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 53,900 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 8 Aug 2016 53,886 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective temporary cap fitted (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both inner wings (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 53,298 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

battery loose

nearside and offside outer door sels corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2014 52,806 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 52,806 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Aug 2013 51,896 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 50,993 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 49,045 miles

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 47,747 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 47,747 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 46,812 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 46,141 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 46,141 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 45,091 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 43,750 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Slight oil leak on engine & gearbox

n/s/r inner sidelight inop

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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E649 JBK is a 1987 Austin Montego L in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 1987 Austin Montego L models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 70,437 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 E649 JBK, 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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E649 JBK is a 1987 Austin Montego L, first registered on 28 August 1987.

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