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B380 LMX

1985 Austin Montego L

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

41,889 mi
Last recorded41,889 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2009
Typical for 1985 Austin Montego L53,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB380 LMX
MakeAustin
ModelMontego L
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2009 41,889 miles

nearside front tyre starting to crack in tread

nearside mirror cracked and repaired

Pass 23 Sep 2008 41,817 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 41,810 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 41,259 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 25 Sep 2007 41,259 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 41,156 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 41,156 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2005 41,035 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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B380 LMX is a 1985 Austin Montego L in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 B380 LMX, 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 B380 LMX registered?

B380 LMX is a 1985 Austin Montego L, first registered on 10 January 1985.

Is B380 LMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for B380 LMX shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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