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68,713 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust clamp is broken. (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
brake servo is corroded.
Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected battery terminal is insecure. (4.11 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Fuel hose leaking excessively or a risk of fire Fuel tank breather is leaking. (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust clamp is broken. (6.1.2 (a))
Engine ecu is insecure.
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Various warning lights illuminated on dashboard. Hand brake warning light does not illuminate.
brake servo is corroded.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily age cracked almost to point of cords/ply being visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily age cracked almost to point of cords/ply being visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
all coil springs corroded
brake servo corroded
offside front indicator lens damaged, no effect on light output
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit battery insecure and terminals loose (4.13 (a) (ii))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced unacceptable method of repair used on nearside sill (filler/fibreglass) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed heavily age cracked to extent cords/ply visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed heavily age cracked to extent cords/ply visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily age cracked almost to point of cords/ply being visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily age cracked almost to point of cords/ply being visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
all coil springs corroded
brake servo corroded
offside front indicator lens damaged, no effect on light output
How Reliable is the Austin Montego L?
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C862 HYB is a 1986 Austin Montego L in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 C862 HYB, 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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C862 HYB is a 1986 Austin Montego L, first registered on 29 April 1986.
Is C862 HYB safe to buy?
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