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BYA 996S

1978 Austin Allegro 1300 Sdl

Gold Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

41,938 mi
Last recorded41,938 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2007
Typical for 1978 Austin Allegro 1300 Sdl50,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBYA 996S
MakeAustin
ModelAllegro 1300 Sdl
Year1978
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2007 41,938 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 41,938 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 41,515 miles

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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.

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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.

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