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D648 PVW

1986 Austin Montego Hl

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

2,139 mi
Last recorded2,139 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2022
Typical for 1986 Austin Montego Hl74,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD648 PVW
MakeAustin
ModelMontego Hl
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2022 2,139 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2022 2,139 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2022 2,109 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Nov 2020 103 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 81,618 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 77,850 miles

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

brake steering and suspension components are showing some rust and deterioration

Pass 16 May 2017 77,405 miles

brake steering and suspension components are showing some surface rust and deterioration

Pass 27 May 2016 76,600 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

enginre bay oil leak

Pass 23 May 2015 76,215 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

engine began to overheat fan switch bridged to continue test recommend replacing fan switch

o/s/r brake appears slighty binding when spun by hand

Fail 23 May 2015 76,215 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

engine began to overheat fan switch bridged to continue test recommend replacing fan switch

o/s/r brake appears slighty binding when spun by hand

Fail 24 May 2014 74,990 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 24 May 2014 74,990 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 31 May 2013 73,625 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 71,688 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 May 2011 70,266 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 67,553 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 67,092 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 66,435 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 64,784 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 61,024 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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D648 PVW is a 1986 Austin Montego Hl in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 D648 PVW, 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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D648 PVW is a 1986 Austin Montego Hl, first registered on 3 September 1986.

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