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B104 VYG

1985 Austin Montego Hl

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,280 mi
Last recorded70,280 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2006
Typical for 1985 Austin Montego Hl75,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB104 VYG
MakeAustin
ModelMontego Hl
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2006 70,280 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

n/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 4 Aug 2005 68,478 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2005 68,477 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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B104 VYG is a 1985 Austin Montego Hl in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 B104 VYG, 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 B104 VYG registered?

B104 VYG is a 1985 Austin Montego Hl, first registered on 1 April 1985.

Is B104 VYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for B104 VYG shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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