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F55 EUE

1989 Austin Montego L

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

98,354 mi
Last recorded98,354 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2006
Typical for 1989 Austin Montego L79,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF55 EUE
MakeAustin
ModelMontego L
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 24 Mar 2006 98,354 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

clutch slipping

engine oil leak

extensive welding has been carried out to floors, seat belt mountings , sills etc.......

offside front outer drive boot deteriorating

remaining steel brake pipes lightly rusted

wheel arches repaired poorly to remove sharp edges

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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F55 EUE is a 1989 Austin Montego L in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 F55 EUE, 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 F55 EUE registered?

F55 EUE is a 1989 Austin Montego L, first registered on 23 February 1989.

Is F55 EUE safe to buy?

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