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F163 EAV

1989 Austin Montego L

Bronze Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2022
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

22,303 mi
Last recorded22,303 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2021
Typical for 1989 Austin Montego L79,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF163 EAV
MakeAustin
ModelMontego L
Year1989
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2021 22,303 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2021 22,303 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 22,024 miles

Brakes feel spongy

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Apr 2017 21,549 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 20,678 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 19,537 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2014 18,915 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 18,312 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 16,330 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 16,330 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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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F163 EAV is a 1989 Austin Montego L in Bronze with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1989 Austin Montego L models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 79,199 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 F163 EAV, 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 37 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 F163 EAV registered?

F163 EAV is a 1989 Austin Montego L, first registered on 14 April 1989.

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