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B118 XAV

1984 Austin Montego L

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2018
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

33,781 mi
Last recorded33,781 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2017
Typical for 1984 Austin Montego L33,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB118 XAV
MakeAustin
ModelMontego L
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2017 33,781 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 33,710 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 33,693 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 33,561 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 33,561 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 33,557 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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B118 XAV 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 83.3%.

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 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 B118 XAV, 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 B118 XAV registered?

B118 XAV is a 1984 Austin Montego L, first registered on 1 August 1984.

Is B118 XAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for B118 XAV shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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