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F832 COF

1989 Austin Montego L

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,586 mi
Last recorded69,586 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2009
Typical for 1989 Austin Montego L79,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF832 COF
MakeAustin
ModelMontego L
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2009 69,586 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 69,580 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2008 68,636 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2008 68,636 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 64,933 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Offside rear sill/wheel arch showing advanced signes of corrosion

Pass 27 Jun 2006 63,008 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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F832 COF is a 1989 Austin Montego L in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F832 COF, 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 F832 COF registered?

F832 COF is a 1989 Austin Montego L, first registered on 21 June 1989.

Is F832 COF safe to buy?

The MOT history for F832 COF shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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