Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2008 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 2008 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 2008 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 2008 Montracon Ltd N/a reliable?

Based on MOT data from 162 vehicles, the 2008 Montracon Ltd N/a has a first-time MOT pass rate of 91.2%, 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 2008 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 (2008)

162 real MOT outcomes analysed • 91.2% first-time pass rate

2008 Montracon Ltd N/a

CarHunch analysed 162 real MOT records for the 2008 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 2008 Montracon is significantly more reliable than the UK average, with a 91.2% first-time pass rate versus the national 80%, and crucially, zero vehicles in this cohort have ever recorded a dangerous defect. The absence of advisories (0.0 per vehicle) is unusual and suggests either robust build quality or that these vehicles are typically well-maintained before test.

With only 0.38 failures per vehicle on average, this is a genuinely straightforward vehicle to keep legal—but the missing mileage data makes it impossible to judge whether these are high-milers punching above their weight or garage queens. Before committing to one, get a full service history and independent inspection to understand why this particular example's odometer reading is important context the MOT data alone cannot provide.

We have limited data for the 2008 Montracon Ltd N/a — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

First-time pass

91.2%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.38

Over 2.7 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

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These stats describe 162 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 162 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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2008 Montracon Ltd N/a — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 8% of 2008 Montracon Ltd N/as are still active.

Numbers are declining — 10 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2024 (8% of peak).

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2024.
* 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

2.7

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.38

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

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