Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2004 Montracon Ltd N/a?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2004 Montracon Ltd N/a?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2004 Montracon Ltd N/a?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2004 Montracon Ltd N/a reliable?

Based on MOT data from 119 vehicles, the 2004 Montracon Ltd N/a has a first-time MOT pass rate of 78.6%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2004 Montracon Ltd N/a?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Montracon Ltd N/a (2004)

119 real MOT outcomes analysed • 78.6% first-time pass rate

2004 Montracon Ltd N/a

CarHunch analysed 119 real MOT records for the 2004 Montracon Ltd N/a. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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This 2004 Montracon is marginally below the UK average on first-time pass rates at 78.6% versus 80%, suggesting reliability that's broadly typical for its age but not exceptional—the good news is that no vehicles in this cohort have ever recorded a dangerous defect, so safety isn't a red flag. With an average of 0.77 failures per vehicle and zero advisories, these are sturdy commercial units that tend to fail hard (actual failures rather than minor issues) when they do go wrong, which is relatively rare. The median Carhunch score of 55 reflects a vehicle that's solidly mid-range for its era; if you're buying one, get a full pre-purchase inspection focusing on structural and brake integrity, as that's where failures cluster on this model type.

We have limited data for the 2004 Montracon Ltd N/a — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

First-time pass

78.6%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.77

Over 3.1 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

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These stats describe 119 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 119 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 0% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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2004 Montracon Ltd N/a — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 30% of 2004 Montracon Ltd N/as are still active.

Numbers are declining — 28 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2022 (30% of peak).

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2018–2022.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

3.1

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.77

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

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