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A120 LFD

1984 Austin Montego L

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,870 mi
Last recorded93,870 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2009
Typical for 1984 Austin Montego L33,155 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA120 LFD
MakeAustin
ModelMontego L
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2009 93,870 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 93,870 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Fail 16 Jun 2008

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2008
Pass 7 Jun 2007 88,248 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 86,358 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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A120 LFD is a 1984 Austin Montego L in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1984 Austin Montego L models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 33,155 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 L fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 228 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A120 LFD, 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 42 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 A120 LFD registered?

A120 LFD is a 1984 Austin Montego L, first registered on 8 May 1984.

Is A120 LFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for A120 LFD 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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