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AAN 977T

1979 Austin Allegro 1300 Sdl

Beige Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

56,788 mi
Last recorded56,788 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 1979 Austin Allegro 1300 Sdl54,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAAN 977T
MakeAustin
ModelAllegro 1300 Sdl
Year1979
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 56,788 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 56,788 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2018 56,788 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 56,788 miles

both n/s tyres perished

both rear jacking points corroded

Fail 16 May 2017 56,788 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both n/s tyres perished

both rear jacking points corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2016 56,756 miles

Body has slight corrosion various underneath.. (6.1.B.2)

all x4 road wheels corroded..

brake pipes corroded & greased,various..

nearside & offside outer sill covers fitted..

various oil leaks..

Fail 19 Apr 2016 56,756 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill area.. (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing holed.. (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Body has slight corrosion various underneath.. (6.1.B.2)

all x4 road wheels corroded..

brake pipes corroded & greased,various..

nearside & offside outer sill covers fitted..

various oil leaks..

Pass 9 Jul 2011 56,362 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 5 Jul 2011 56,333 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 17 Nov 2007 55,489 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 55,459 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Allegro 1300 Sdl?

Based on 1,261 MOT tests across 181 vehicles.

71.8%
Pass Rate
579
Miles/Year
53
Year Lifespan
181
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 141
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 54
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 39
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 39
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 37
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AAN 977T is a 1979 Austin Allegro 1300 Sdl in Beige with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1979 Austin Allegro 1300 Sdl models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 54,242 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Austin Allegro 1300 Sdl fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 141 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AAN 977T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Allegro 1300 Sdl typically stays on UK roads for around 53 years. At 47 years old, this Austin Allegro 1300 Sdl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AAN 977T is a 1979 Austin Allegro 1300 Sdl, first registered on 22 March 1979.

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