MOT reliability
Austin Montego l auto
6,615 vehicles · 132 completed MOT tests analysed
64%
MOT pass rate
Based on 6,615 Austin Montego l auto vehicles and 132 completed MOT tests, the Austin Montego l auto has an overall 64% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 65,601 miles.
6,615
Vehicles
132
MOT tests
953
Avg miles / year
1.8
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Austin Montego l auto problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Austin Montego l auto MOT tests:
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Other73%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension12%
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Emissions & nuisance10%
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Steering10%
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Seatbelts & equipment6%
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Brakes5%
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Body & structure1%
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Lamps & electrical0%
Austin Montego l auto pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 16 | 3 | 67% |
| 17 | 9 | 56% |
| 18 | 13 | 69% |
| 19 | 18 | 61% |
| 20 | 15 | 67% |
Fuel types: Petrol (6,596), Diesel (18), LPG (1)
Most common Austin Montego l auto MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Austin Montego l auto MOT tests:
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a) (12 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (7 times)
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2) (6 times)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (5 times)
- Oil leak (5 times)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (4 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (4 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (4 times)
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (4 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (4 times)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2) (4 times)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (4 times)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) (4 times)
- Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (3 times)
- Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3) (3 times)
Austin Montego l auto pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 105,387 |
| 1989 | 7 | 43 | 53% | 91,705 |
| 1988 | 7 | 13 | 69% | 56,095 |
| 1987 | 5 | 62 | 71% | 48,629 |
| 1986 | 2 | 10 | 50% | 62,891 |
| 1985 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 16,752 |
| 1984 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 31,797 |
Austin Montego l auto reliability FAQ
Across 6,615 Austin Montego l auto vehicles in our MOT data,
64% pass the MOT (a 36% failure rate), with about
1.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Austin Montego l auto MOT issues are:
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a); Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2).
The typical Austin Montego l auto in our data has covered around
65,601 miles.
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