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C418 YRW

1986 Austin Montego Hl

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2021
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

83,845 mi
Last recorded83,845 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2020
Typical for 1986 Austin Montego Hl74,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC418 YRW
MakeAustin
ModelMontego Hl
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2020 83,845 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Jul 2020 83,811 miles

Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Wipers Need Removing, Then Resetting Position, As Fouls The Scuttle Panel And Only Clears Half Windscreen. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 79,687 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Aug 2015 79,455 miles

Nearside Front Lower spring seat rubber dislodged

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 78,867 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 75,707 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Aug 2013 75,707 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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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C418 YRW is a 1986 Austin Montego Hl in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 C418 YRW, 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 C418 YRW registered?

C418 YRW is a 1986 Austin Montego Hl, first registered on 27 March 1986.

Is C418 YRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for C418 YRW 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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