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BNJ 29T

1979 Austin Allegro 1300 Sdl

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

62,159 mi
Last recorded62,159 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1979 Austin Allegro 1300 Sdl54,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNJ 29T
MakeAustin
ModelAllegro 1300 Sdl
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 62,159 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2025 60,754 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 58,261 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material several (1.1.11 (c))

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

slight play in n/s front hub assembly.

Fail 29 Oct 2018 58,261 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension accumulator leaking and n/s suspension to low (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material several (1.1.11 (c))

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

slight play in n/s front hub assembly.

Pass 15 Nov 2017 57,927 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 57,926 miles

Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wing (6.1.B.2)

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

Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure steering column pinch bolt loose (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 55,027 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2016 55,026 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 52,431 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 51,346 miles

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

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

Fail 21 May 2014 51,346 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 48,267 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

several tyres near limit

Pass 29 Feb 2012 44,192 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 43,252 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 43,250 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 41,158 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 38,902 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

very slight play in o/s front hub assy.

Pass 12 Jan 2009 38,902 miles

very slight play in o/s front hub assy.

Pass 1 Feb 2008 35,629 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 35,629 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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BNJ 29T is a 1979 Austin Allegro 1300 Sdl in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BNJ 29T, 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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BNJ 29T is a 1979 Austin Allegro 1300 Sdl, first registered on 12 February 1979.

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