MOT reliability
Austin Montego gsi
1,630 vehicles · 53 completed MOT tests analysed
72%
MOT pass rate
Based on 1,630 Austin Montego gsi vehicles and 53 completed MOT tests, the Austin Montego gsi has an overall 72% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 71,955 miles.
1,630
Vehicles
53
MOT tests
1,708
Avg miles / year
1.8
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Austin Montego gsi problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Austin Montego gsi MOT tests:
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Other83%
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Steering14%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension12%
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Brakes3%
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Emissions & nuisance2%
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Body & structure2%
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Seatbelts & equipment1%
Austin Montego gsi pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 16 | 3 | 33% |
| 17 | 10 | 60% |
| 18 | 8 | 75% |
| 19 | 5 | 80% |
| 20 | 5 | 80% |
Fuel types: Petrol (1,621), Diesel (9)
Most common Austin Montego gsi MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Austin Montego gsi MOT tests:
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (4 times)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (4 times)
- Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2) (3 times)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2) (3 times)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) (2 times)
- Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) (2 times)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (2 times)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) (2 times)
- Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (2 times)
- idle speed slightly fast (2 times)
Austin Montego gsi pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 2 | 3 | 33% | 100,794 |
| 1989 | 7 | 47 | 74% | 61,409 |
| 1988 | 2 | 3 | 67% | 80,026 |
Austin Montego gsi reliability FAQ
Across 1,630 Austin Montego gsi vehicles in our MOT data,
72% pass the MOT (a 28% failure rate), with about
1.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Austin Montego gsi MOT issues are:
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3); Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3); Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2).
The typical Austin Montego gsi in our data has covered around
71,955 miles.
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