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F784 YAV

1988 Austin Montego Hl

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

105,670 mi
Last recorded105,670 miles
Recorded on11 May 2009
Typical for 1988 Austin Montego Hl70,481 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF784 YAV
MakeAustin
ModelMontego Hl
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2009 105,670 miles

Oil leak

corrosion hole , spare wheel floor

corrosion hole in nearside lower sill

offside lower sill is corroded

slight mark on rear no plate

Fail 28 Apr 2009 105,628 miles

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

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

offside lower sill is corroded

slight mark on rear no plate

Oil leak

corrosion hole , spare wheel floor

corrosion hole in nearside lower sill

Pass 25 Apr 2008 102,413 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 102,413 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 99,312 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 99,312 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2006 95,611 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Montego Hl?

Based on 484 MOT tests across 107 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
806
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
107
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 52
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 21
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 19
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 17
constant velocity joint gaiter split 13
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F784 YAV is a 1988 Austin Montego Hl in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1988 Austin Montego Hl models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.0% with a typical mileage of 70,481 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Austin Montego Hl fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 52 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F784 YAV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Montego Hl typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 38 years old, this Austin Montego Hl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F784 YAV registered?

F784 YAV is a 1988 Austin Montego Hl, first registered on 31 October 1988.

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