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B478 SWW

1984 Austin Montego L

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

33,900 mi
Last recorded33,900 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2014
Typical for 1984 Austin Montego L33,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB478 SWW
MakeAustin
ModelMontego L
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 16 Oct 2014 33,900 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 May 2013 33,454 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 33,334 miles

Oil leak

offside rear wheel arch corroded

slight play in both front top strut mountings

Pass 17 Sep 2008 33,155 miles

Oil leak

both rear wheel archers corroded

slight play in nearside front top strut mounting

Pass 17 Sep 2007 32,929 miles

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

Oil leak

both rear wheel archers corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2006 32,689 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 32,689 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

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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B478 SWW is a 1984 Austin Montego L in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 B478 SWW, 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 B478 SWW registered?

B478 SWW is a 1984 Austin Montego L, first registered on 30 August 1984.

Is B478 SWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for B478 SWW shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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