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BHA 404T

1978 Austin Allegro 1300 Sdl

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

49,693 mi
Last recorded49,693 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2010
Typical for 1978 Austin Allegro 1300 Sdl50,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHA 404T
MakeAustin
ModelAllegro 1300 Sdl
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2010 49,693 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 49,316 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

plastic trim over outer sills

poor pattern both headlights

Pass 9 Dec 2008 46,969 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Fail 2 Dec 2008 46,969 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 43,550 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 42,798 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 42,476 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Smear on off side wiper

Near side check strap on rear suspenion split

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

Off side & near side track rod ends split pin missimg but lock nut applied

Slight front brake imbalance

Slight rear brake imbalance

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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BHA 404T is a 1978 Austin Allegro 1300 Sdl in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1978 Austin Allegro 1300 Sdl models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 50,750 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 BHA 404T, 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 48 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 BHA 404T registered?

BHA 404T is a 1978 Austin Allegro 1300 Sdl, first registered on 1 August 1978.

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