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E699 WUD

1987 Austin Montego L

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

158,687 mi
Last recorded158,687 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2009
Typical for 1987 Austin Montego L70,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE699 WUD
MakeAustin
ModelMontego L
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2009 158,687 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 158,673 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 158,167 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 157,346 miles

surface corrosion underside of vehicle and on brake ferrels !!!!!!!!

Pass 25 Sep 2006 154,919 miles

surface corrosion underside of vehicle

Pass 25 Aug 2005 154,122 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2005 154,101 miles

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

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

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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E699 WUD is a 1987 Austin Montego L in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 E699 WUD, 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 E699 WUD registered?

E699 WUD is a 1987 Austin Montego L, first registered on 1 November 1987.

Is E699 WUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for E699 WUD shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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