MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
35,751 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)
How Reliable is the Austin Montego L?
Based on 1,348 MOT tests across 318 vehicles.
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B378 KAU is a 1985 Austin Montego L in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1985 Austin Montego L models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 53,800 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 B378 KAU, 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 41 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 B378 KAU registered?
B378 KAU is a 1985 Austin Montego L, first registered on 14 March 1985.
Is B378 KAU safe to buy?
The MOT history for B378 KAU shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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