MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
113,485 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
vehicle body and chasis have slight corrosion in places
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
How Reliable is the Austin Montego L?
Based on 1,348 MOT tests across 318 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C898 WEA is a 1985 Austin Montego L in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 C898 WEA, 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 C898 WEA registered?
C898 WEA is a 1985 Austin Montego L, first registered on 12 September 1985.
Is C898 WEA safe to buy?
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