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C472 CWL

1985 Austin Montego Hl

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2019
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

90,738 mi
Last recorded90,738 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2018
Typical for 1985 Austin Montego Hl75,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC472 CWL
MakeAustin
ModelMontego Hl
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2018 90,738 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 90,688 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 90,348 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front tyre perished

Fail 13 Oct 2015 90,348 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 90,345 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

surface corrosion across rear underbody componenrs

Fail 15 Sep 2014 90,345 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

surface corrosion across rear underbody componenrs

Pass 25 Mar 2010 90,325 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

ns door mirrow glass cracked

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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C472 CWL is a 1985 Austin Montego Hl in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1985 Austin Montego Hl models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 75,582 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 C472 CWL, 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 41 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 C472 CWL registered?

C472 CWL is a 1985 Austin Montego Hl, first registered on 21 August 1985.

Is C472 CWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for C472 CWL shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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