MOT reliability
Austin Montego
20 vehicles · 54 completed MOT tests analysed
63%
MOT pass rate
Based on 20 Austin Montego vehicles and 54 completed MOT tests, the Austin Montego has an overall 63% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 99,153 miles.
20
Vehicles
54
MOT tests
2,813
Avg miles / year
2
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Austin Montego problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Austin Montego MOT tests:
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Other103%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension7%
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Steering7%
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Seatbelts & equipment5%
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Emissions & nuisance2%
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Brakes1%
Austin Montego pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | 2 | 50% |
| 12 | 3 | 100% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
| 14 | 1 | 100% |
| 15 | 2 | 50% |
| 16 | 7 | 71% |
| 17 | 7 | 57% |
| 18 | 7 | 57% |
| 19 | 9 | 67% |
| 20 | 7 | 57% |
Fuel types: Petrol (14), Diesel (6)
Most common Austin Montego MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Austin Montego MOT tests:
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (5 times)
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) (4 times)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (3 times)
- Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b) (2 times)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (2 times)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) (2 times)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d) (2 times)
- oil leak (2 times)
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) (2 times)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a) (2 times)
Austin Montego pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 3 | 10 | 80% | 139,452 |
| 1990 | 3 | 5 | 80% | 123,583 |
| 1989 | 4 | 9 | 44% | 119,406 |
| 1988 | 3 | 6 | 67% | 77,106 |
| 1987 | 3 | 9 | 67% | 77,650 |
| 1986 | 2 | 9 | 56% | 58,760 |
| 1985 | 2 | 6 | 50% | 77,395 |
Austin Montego reliability FAQ
Across 20 Austin Montego vehicles in our MOT data,
63% pass the MOT (a 37% failure rate), with about
2 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Austin Montego MOT issues are:
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3); Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2); Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1).
The typical Austin Montego in our data has covered around
99,153 miles.
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