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R212 HWO

1998 Montesa Cota

Red Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2024
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR212 HWO
MakeMontesa
ModelCota
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2023

No lights fitted at time of test ONLY to be used during daylight hours.

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2022

No lights fitted at time of test ONLY to be used during daylight hours.

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2021

Chain guard missing ()

No front sprocket cover fitted.

No lights fitted at time of test ONLY to be used during daylight hours.

Fail 30 Jan 2021

Chain guard missing ()

No front sprocket cover fitted.

No lights fitted at time of test ONLY to be used during daylight hours.

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

How Reliable is the Montesa Cota?

Based on 282 MOT tests across 110 vehicles.

86.2%
Pass Rate
48
Miles/Year
110
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling 4
Horn missing 3
Horn not working 3
Wheel spoke excessively loose 3
Tyre has ply or cord exposed 3
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R212 HWO is a 1998 Montesa Cota in Red with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

The most common reason a Montesa Cota fails its MOT is wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling, accounting for 4 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R212 HWO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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How do I check the history of R212 HWO?

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What year was R212 HWO registered?

R212 HWO is a 1998 Montesa Cota, first registered on 17 February 1998.

Is R212 HWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R212 HWO shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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