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A852 TBW

1984 Austin Montego L

Brown Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

24,998 mi
Last recorded24,998 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2023
Typical for 1984 Austin Montego L33,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA852 TBW
MakeAustin
ModelMontego L
Year1984
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2023 24,998 miles

Front brake ferrels corroded

Passenger wing mirror insecure

Fail 11 Sep 2023 24,976 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front brake ferrels corroded

Passenger wing mirror insecure

Pass 19 Sep 2022 24,267 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Sep 2022 24,267 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 24,295 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 23,710 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 23,696 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 22,666 miles

corrosion/repairs on sills/underside

rear tyres perished

Fail 23 Oct 2014 22,660 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

corrosion/repairs on outer sills and underside

rear tyres perished

Pass 23 Aug 2013 20,617 miles

damage to nearside front seat belt stork plastics

wear and deteration to front and rear tyres

Fail 23 Aug 2013 20,617 miles

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

damage to nearside front seat belt stork plastics

engine oil level slightly low

wear and deteration to front and rear tyres

Pass 2 Aug 2012 20,308 miles

deteration to nearside and offside rear shockabsorber top rubber mountings

some wear and deteration to front and rear tyres

Fail 2 Aug 2012 20,308 miles

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

deteration to nearside and offside rear shockabsorber top rubber mountings

exhaust rubber missing at centre rear

some wear and deteration to front and rear tyres

Fail 29 Jul 2011 19,673 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 19,673 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 18,995 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

nearside front tyre tread wearing low on outer edge

nearside rear tyre tread wearing low on outer edge

rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 11 Sep 2010 18,990 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nearside front tyre tread wearing low on outer edge

nearside rear tyre tread wearing low on outer edge

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 1 Aug 2009 18,664 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 18,545 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 17,839 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 1,744 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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A852 TBW is a 1984 Austin Montego L in Brown with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 A852 TBW, 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 A852 TBW registered?

A852 TBW is a 1984 Austin Montego L, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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