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AMA 261S

1977 Austin Allegro 1300 Sdl

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2025
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

Typical for 1977 Austin Allegro 1300 Sdl49,005 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAMA 261S
MakeAustin
ModelAllegro 1300 Sdl
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2024
Pass 13 Jul 2021
Pass 8 Jun 2019
Pass 16 Jun 2018
Pass 15 Jun 2017

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Jun 2016
Pass 8 Jul 2006 50,132 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

oil leak

Fail 24 Nov 2005 50,122 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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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AMA 261S is a 1977 Austin Allegro 1300 Sdl in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1977 Austin Allegro 1300 Sdl models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 49,005 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AMA 261S, 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 49 years old, this Austin Allegro 1300 Sdl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AMA 261S registered?

AMA 261S is a 1977 Austin Allegro 1300 Sdl, first registered on 16 September 1977.

Is AMA 261S safe to buy?

The MOT history for AMA 261S shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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