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CDB 431T

1979 Austin Allegro 1300 Sdl

Yellow Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

40,524 mi
Last recorded40,524 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2018
Typical for 1979 Austin Allegro 1300 Sdl54,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCDB 431T
MakeAustin
ModelAllegro 1300 Sdl
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2018 40,524 miles

All brake hoses perishing

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All wax oiled (1.1.11 (c))

General corrosion on underside of vehicle.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

No rear seat belts fitted

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2018 40,481 miles

Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened anti roll bar mounting point to body & sub frame & front panel corrodedfront c (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe excessively corroded r/h/front / l/h rear /r/h rear & front to back r/h corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both front head lights (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front All position lamps not working side light (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill / n/s seat mounting point / front of inner wing all holed / (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced close to petrol tank mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill front corner / rear jacking point / front inner wing / suspension turret (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both rear brakes (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute all indicators flash very slowly then stop (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords perishing in tread close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (i))

all brake hoses perishing

corrosion inside boot on boot floor not excessive

main beam warning light on dash incorrect colour

no fog light fitted

no rear seat belts

Pass 26 Jul 2017 34,896 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 33,520 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Sep 2016 33,520 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both front tie bar mounts (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2013 29,915 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

suspect fuel tank leak

suspension low

Fail 15 May 2013 29,915 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

suspect fuel tank leak

suspension low

Fail 23 May 2012 27,045 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

front suspension bump stops missing

Pass 23 May 2012 27,045 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

front suspension bump stops missing

Pass 23 May 2011 19,869 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2011 19,869 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 24 May 2010 18,018 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 16,522 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 15,406 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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CDB 431T is a 1979 Austin Allegro 1300 Sdl in Yellow with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 CDB 431T, 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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CDB 431T is a 1979 Austin Allegro 1300 Sdl, first registered on 14 March 1979.

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