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URM 215X

1980 Montesa Cota

White Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

1,878 mi
Last recorded1,878 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2009
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationURM 215X
MakeMontesa
ModelCota
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2009 1,878 miles

Rear Brake component is slightly distorted (3.1.5)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2006 1,002 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 1,002 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Front Wheel has an excessively eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Montesa Cota?

Based on 282 MOT tests across 110 vehicles.

86.2%
Pass Rate
48
Miles/Year
110
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling 4
Horn missing 3
Horn not working 3
Wheel spoke excessively loose 3
Tyre has ply or cord exposed 3
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URM 215X is a 1980 Montesa Cota in White with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

The most common reason a Montesa Cota fails its MOT is wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling, accounting for 4 recorded failures. If you're considering buying URM 215X, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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What year was URM 215X registered?

URM 215X is a 1980 Montesa Cota, first registered on 3 December 1980.

Is URM 215X safe to buy?

The MOT history for URM 215X shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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