MOT reliability
Austin Montego gsi auto
442 vehicles · 32 completed MOT tests analysed
50%
MOT pass rate
Based on 442 Austin Montego gsi auto vehicles and 32 completed MOT tests, the Austin Montego gsi auto has an overall 50% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 142,883 miles.
442
Vehicles
32
MOT tests
1,865
Avg miles / year
2.7
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Austin Montego gsi auto problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Austin Montego gsi auto MOT tests:
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Other107%
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Steering8%
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Seatbelts & equipment7%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension7%
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Brakes2%
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Emissions & nuisance2%
Austin Montego gsi auto pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | 1 | 0% |
| 16 | 4 | 50% |
| 17 | 11 | 55% |
| 18 | 7 | 29% |
| 19 | 5 | 60% |
Fuel types: Petrol (441), Diesel (1)
Most common Austin Montego gsi auto MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Austin Montego gsi auto MOT tests:
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (4 times)
- Oil leak (4 times)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (3 times)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2) (3 times)
- slight play in steering rack (3 times)
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (2 times)
- Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d) (2 times)
- slight corrosion to floor (2 times)
- child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (2 times)
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (2 times)
- rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) (2 times)
- Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a) (2 times)
- Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b) (2 times)
Austin Montego gsi auto pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 1 | 1 | 0% | 122,767 |
| 1989 | 7 | 31 | 52% | 145,756 |
Austin Montego gsi auto reliability FAQ
Across 442 Austin Montego gsi auto vehicles in our MOT data,
50% pass the MOT (a 50% failure rate), with about
2.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Austin Montego gsi auto MOT issues are:
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3); Oil leak; Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2).
The typical Austin Montego gsi auto in our data has covered around
142,883 miles.
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