1989 Argyle A32 K31 4.0L Heavy oil · L345 LHH
1989 Argyle A32 K31 (4.0L, heavy oil). First registered 01 Jan 1989. MOT expired on 31 Dec 2024.
- Make & Model
- ARGYLE A32 K31
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Dec 2024
- Road Tax
- Not Taxed for on Road Use
- Recorded Mileage
- —
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required
- Fuel & Engine
- HEAVY OIL · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
L345 LHH Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/12/2023
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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L345 LHH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Argyle A32 K31 (L345 LHH) between November 2021 and December 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 December 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “nearside lower All suspension types - A suspension component or its attachment point: rubber or bonded bush deteriorated”.
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