MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
56,140 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
outter sils corroded
underneath corroded
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
How Reliable is the Austin Montego L?
Based on 1,348 MOT tests across 318 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was C514 SPM registered?
C514 SPM is a 1986 Austin Montego L, first registered on 27 February 1986.
Is C514 SPM safe to buy?
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