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MOT reliability

Austin Montego vdp efi auto

1,890 vehicles · 44 completed MOT tests analysed
82%
MOT pass rate

Based on 1,890 Austin Montego vdp efi auto vehicles and 44 completed MOT tests, the Austin Montego vdp efi auto has an overall 82% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 85,138 miles.

1,890
Vehicles
44
MOT tests
945
Avg miles / year
1.4
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Austin Montego vdp efi auto problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Austin Montego vdp efi auto MOT tests:

  • Other92%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension11%
  • Steering10%
  • Seatbelts & equipment5%
  • Emissions & nuisance2%

Austin Montego vdp efi auto pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
18560%
191267%
201080%

Fuel types: Petrol (1,885), Diesel (5)

Most common Austin Montego vdp efi auto MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Austin Montego vdp efi auto MOT tests:

  1. Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (3 times)
  2. Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) (3 times)
  3. Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (2 times)
  4. Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) (2 times)
  5. Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d) (2 times)
  6. Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6) (2 times)
  7. Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d) (2 times)
  8. Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a) (2 times)
  9. Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3) (2 times)
  10. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
  11. Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3) (2 times)
  12. Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3) (2 times)
  13. Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (2 times)
  14. Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b) (1 times)
  15. Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) (1 times)

Austin Montego vdp efi auto pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1988 2 3 67% 94,825
1987 7 18 72% 89,412
1986 6 23 91% 76,922

Austin Montego vdp efi auto reliability FAQ

Across 1,890 Austin Montego vdp efi auto vehicles in our MOT data, 82% pass the MOT (a 18% failure rate), with about 1.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Austin Montego vdp efi auto MOT issues are: Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2); Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3); Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3).

The typical Austin Montego vdp efi auto in our data has covered around 85,138 miles.

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