MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
37,788 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Central Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak ()
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Oil leak ()
both sill starting to corrode
oil leak
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
oil leaks from engine
starting to get corrosion on rear of o/s/ sill
oil leak
Brake pad warning light on.
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Clutch worn.
Oil leak
n/s/r tyre slight flat spot
o/s/f/strut top mounting some play
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
How Reliable is the Austin Montego L?
Based on 1,348 MOT tests across 318 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F996 FYC is a 1989 Austin Montego L in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.
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 F996 FYC, 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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How do I check the history of F996 FYC?
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What year was F996 FYC registered?
F996 FYC is a 1989 Austin Montego L, first registered on 30 March 1989.
Is F996 FYC safe to buy?
The MOT history for F996 FYC shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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