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B94 HTO

1985 Austin Montego L

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,688 mi
Last recorded75,688 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2007
Typical for 1985 Austin Montego L53,800 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB94 HTO
MakeAustin
ModelMontego L
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2007 75,688 miles

windscreen damaged in zone a on 10m

windscreen damaged in zone b under 40m in sweep of wiper on passengers side of screen

Pass 20 Oct 2006 74,987 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 74,903 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 13 Oct 2005 73,823 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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B94 HTO is a 1985 Austin Montego L in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 B94 HTO, 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 B94 HTO registered?

B94 HTO is a 1985 Austin Montego L, first registered on 1 January 1985.

Is B94 HTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for B94 HTO shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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