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ADM 290W

1981 Austin Allegro L

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,668 mi
Last recorded88,668 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2023
Typical for 1981 Austin Allegro L66,275 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationADM 290W
MakeAustin
ModelAllegro L
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2023 88,668 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 86,886 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 86,813 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 86,813 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fail 27 Jul 2020 86,794 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by lower arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor chassis and sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive nearside and offside by tie bar mountings front cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor chassis and sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 86,276 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 84,854 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 82,985 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

welding repairs covered

Fail 29 Jun 2017 82,967 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 82,797 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 82,796 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 May 2015 82,485 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 13 May 2014 82,129 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 81,151 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 80,694 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 79,976 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 79,284 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 78,380 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 75,185 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 75,095 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Allegro L?

Based on 861 MOT tests across 145 vehicles.

65.9%
Pass Rate
549
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
145
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 83
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 38
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 35
fog lamp not working 33
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 32
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ADM 290W is a 1981 Austin Allegro L in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1981 Austin Allegro L models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 66,275 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Allegro L fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 83 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ADM 290W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Allegro L typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 45 years old, this Austin Allegro L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ADM 290W registered?

ADM 290W is a 1981 Austin Allegro L, first registered on 8 April 1981.

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