Austin Ascot 12 vs Austin Montego l: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Austin Ascot 12
67%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Austin Montego l
69%
MOT pass rate · 153,789 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Austin Ascot 12 (67%) and Austin Montego l (69%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Austin Ascot 12 | Austin Montego l |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 67% | 69% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 33% | 31% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 3.0 | 2.0 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% | 0% |
| Average mileage | 15,781 mi | 87,961 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1 | 153,789 |
Most common faults
Austin Ascot 12
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
- Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
- Centre Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
- Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
- Nearside Front Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Austin Montego l
- Oil leak
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- oil leak
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Austin Ascot 12 (67%) and Austin Montego l (69%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
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Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.