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C354 WFD

1986 Austin Montego L

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

89,268 mi
Last recorded89,268 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2008
Typical for 1986 Austin Montego L67,302 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC354 WFD
MakeAustin
ModelMontego L
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2008 89,268 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front & rear number plate slightly faded/worn

front brake ballance just passed - 24% limit 25%

Fail 3 Jun 2008 89,263 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front & rear number plate slightly faded/worn

Pass 10 Jun 2006 89,064 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 89,064 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

How Reliable is the Austin Montego L?

Based on 1,348 MOT tests across 318 vehicles.

68.8%
Pass Rate
886
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
318
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 228
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 108
constant velocity joint gaiter split 48
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 48
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 44
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C354 WFD is a 1986 Austin Montego L in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1986 Austin Montego L models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 67,302 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 L fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 228 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C354 WFD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Montego L typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 40 years old, this Austin Montego L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C354 WFD registered?

C354 WFD is a 1986 Austin Montego L, first registered on 31 January 1986.

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