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C847 DWL

1985 Austin Montego Hl

Brown Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

22,335 mi
Last recorded22,335 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 1985 Austin Montego Hl75,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC847 DWL
MakeAustin
ModelMontego Hl
Year1985
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 22,335 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 21,510 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 20,528 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 20,528 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 19,070 miles

Nearside wheel bearing slightly rough on rotation

Rear slight brake bind

battery slightly loose in tray

Fail 1 Aug 2017 19,070 miles

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

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

Nearside wheel bearing slightly rough on rotation

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

Rear slight brake bind

battery slightly loose in tray

Pass 11 Jul 2016 15,225 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 15,225 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 13,553 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 13,540 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 13,490 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 13,446 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 13,374 miles

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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C847 DWL is a 1985 Austin Montego Hl in Brown with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C847 DWL, 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 C847 DWL registered?

C847 DWL is a 1985 Austin Montego Hl, first registered on 16 September 1985.

Is C847 DWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for C847 DWL shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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