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F618 CDH

1988 Austin Montego L

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

85,053 mi
Last recorded85,053 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2019
Typical for 1988 Austin Montego L84,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF618 CDH
MakeAustin
ModelMontego L
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Fail 7 Jun 2019 85,053 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2015 84,789 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 84,781 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 84,774 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 84,720 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 84,585 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 84,396 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 83,968 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 83,000 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 80,013 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 78,563 miles

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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F618 CDH is a 1988 Austin Montego L in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1988 Austin Montego L models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 84,720 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 F618 CDH, 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 38 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 F618 CDH registered?

F618 CDH is a 1988 Austin Montego L, first registered on 6 December 1988.

Is F618 CDH safe to buy?

The MOT history for F618 CDH shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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