MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
41,938 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
play in osf wheel bearing
osr brake pipe corroded
play in both rear wheel bearings
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both outer cv boots perished
bothfront to rear suspension pipes corroded
coolant leak around radiator
osf and nsr wheel archs corroded
osf floor/outer/inner sill corroded
osf front panel near headlamp corroded
osf indicator/side light lens cracked
How Reliable is the Austin Allegro 1300 Sdl?
Based on 1,261 MOT tests across 181 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BYA 996S is a 1978 Austin Allegro 1300 Sdl in Gold with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 BYA 996S, 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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How do I check the history of BYA 996S?
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What year was BYA 996S registered?
BYA 996S is a 1978 Austin Allegro 1300 Sdl, first registered on 23 March 1978.
Is BYA 996S safe to buy?
The MOT history for BYA 996S shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does BYA 996S have outstanding finance?
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