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C968 SFH

1985 Austin Montego Hl

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

76,224 mi
Last recorded76,224 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2010
Typical for 1985 Austin Montego Hl75,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC968 SFH
MakeAustin
ModelMontego Hl
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc
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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2010 76,224 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both door mirrors slightly damaged

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2009 76,202 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 6 Mar 2009 76,202 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 20 Feb 2009 76,199 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 76,107 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Fail 12 Feb 2008 78,106 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 75,582 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 75,582 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 15 Feb 2006 74,109 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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C968 SFH is a 1985 Austin Montego Hl in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 C968 SFH, 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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C968 SFH is a 1985 Austin Montego Hl, first registered on 12 September 1985.

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