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F866 UME

1989 Austin Montego L

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

94,262 mi
Last recorded94,262 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2015
Typical for 1989 Austin Montego L79,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF866 UME
MakeAustin
ModelMontego L
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2015 94,262 miles

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)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 30 Jan 2014 87,117 miles

Horn button sticking,

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Slight damage ton/s rear wheel arch.

Pass 30 Jan 2014 87,117 miles

Horn button sticking,

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

Slight damage ton/s rear wheel arch.

Pass 2 Jun 2012 86,689 miles

n/s/r brake is slightly binding

Pass 25 Jun 2011 86,435 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 86,167 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2010 86,167 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 85,808 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 85,480 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 85,073 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 84,547 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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F866 UME is a 1989 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 81.8%.

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 F866 UME, 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 F866 UME registered?

F866 UME is a 1989 Austin Montego L, first registered on 9 June 1989.

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