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B156 CUK

1985 Austin Montego Hl

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

130,038 mi
Last recorded130,038 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2006
Typical for 1985 Austin Montego Hl75,582 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB156 CUK
MakeAustin
ModelMontego Hl
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc
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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 23 Jan 2006 130,038 miles

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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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B156 CUK is a 1985 Austin Montego Hl in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 B156 CUK, 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 B156 CUK registered?

B156 CUK is a 1985 Austin Montego Hl, first registered on 22 January 1985.

Is B156 CUK safe to buy?

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