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C514 SPM

1986 Austin Montego L

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

56,140 mi
Last recorded56,140 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2015
Typical for 1986 Austin Montego L67,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC514 SPM
MakeAustin
ModelMontego L
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2015 56,140 miles

outter sils corroded

underneath corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2013 53,665 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 May 2012 52,720 miles

Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

both headlamps stone chipped

both outer sills corroded but not considered excessive

engine wet with oil and gearbox damp with oil

hub caps fitted makeing brake inspection difficult

minor leak of exhaust gasses from front and rear of system and rear system heavily corroded

o/s front brake binding slightly

rear wheel arch's starting to corrode

slight free play in o/s rear wheel bearing

strong advise - all coil springs heavily corroded

very slight free play in o/s front lower susspension arm ball joint

wipers smear screen slightly

Fail 18 May 2011 52,476 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all coil springs heavily corroded

both rear tyres slightly perished

engine oil leaks evident

engine oil stained/corroded

engine sump pan corroded

exhaust leak from manifold area

exhaust system corroded

front and rear suspension heavily corroded

front shock absorbers slightly damp

fuel filler pipe to tank corroded

play in both front top suspension mounts

radiator coolant stained

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

stonechips in both headlamps

Pass 18 May 2011 52,476 miles

all coil springs heavily corroded

both rear tyres slightly perished

engine oil leaks evident

engine oil stained/corroded

engine sump pan corroded

exhaust leak from manifold area

exhaust system corroded

front and rear suspension heavily corroded

front shock absorbers slightly damp

fuel filler pipe to tank corroded

play in both front top suspension mounts

radiator coolant stained

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

stonechips in both headlamps

Pass 18 May 2010 52,064 miles

engine and gearbox oil stained

exhaust rear box corroded

front and rear shocks and springs corroded

handbrake reserve slightly low

nearside washer partially blocked

rear window rubber coming away

slight corrosion underside

slight play in front leg top mounts

slight play in steering rack

stonechips in both front headlamps

Pass 21 May 2009 51,497 miles

engine oil stained

front washers partially blocked

offside front pad warning wire insecure

slight corrosion on exhaust

slight corrosion underside

slight oil stains on front shockers

stonechip in offside headlamp

Fail 21 May 2009 51,497 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

engine oil stained

front washers partially blocked

offside front pad warning wire insecure

rear wiper blade split

slight corrosion on exhaust

slight corrosion underside

slight oil stains on front shockers

stonechip in offside headlamp

Pass 8 May 2008 49,930 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 49,704 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 49,619 miles

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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C514 SPM is a 1986 Austin Montego L in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C514 SPM, 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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C514 SPM is a 1986 Austin Montego L, first registered on 27 February 1986.

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The MOT history for C514 SPM shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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