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C243 CHY

1986 Austin Montego Hl

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,065 mi
Last recorded81,065 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2006
Typical for 1986 Austin Montego Hl74,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC243 CHY
MakeAustin
ModelMontego Hl
Year1986
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2006 81,065 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 81,065 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2005 79,573 miles

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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C243 CHY is a 1986 Austin Montego Hl in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C243 CHY, 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 C243 CHY registered?

C243 CHY is a 1986 Austin Montego Hl, first registered on 30 May 1986.

Is C243 CHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for C243 CHY shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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