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C125 JOF

1986 Austin Montego Hl

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

65,478 mi
Last recorded65,478 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2006
Typical for 1986 Austin Montego Hl74,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC125 JOF
MakeAustin
ModelMontego Hl
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2006 65,478 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 65,454 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

How Reliable is the Austin Montego Hl?

Based on 484 MOT tests across 107 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
806
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
107
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 52
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 21
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 19
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 17
constant velocity joint gaiter split 13
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C125 JOF is a 1986 Austin Montego Hl in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1986 Austin Montego Hl models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 74,652 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 Hl fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 52 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C125 JOF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Montego Hl typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 40 years old, this Austin Montego Hl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C125 JOF registered?

C125 JOF is a 1986 Austin Montego Hl, first registered on 2 July 1986.

Is C125 JOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for C125 JOF 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.

Does C125 JOF have outstanding finance?

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