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DFC 289Y

1982 Austin Allegro Hl

Blue Petrol 1485cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

59,032 mi
Last recorded59,032 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2010
Typical for 1982 Austin Allegro Hl53,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDFC 289Y
MakeAustin
ModelAllegro Hl
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,485cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2010 59,032 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 Sep 2010 59,032 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 58,747 miles

both front bump stops missing

Fail 4 Sep 2009 58,747 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

both front bump stops missing

Pass 6 Sep 2008 58,716 miles

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

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

near side and off side steering inner ends slight play

slight exhaust blow at down pipe joint

Fail 30 Aug 2008 58,675 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

near side and off side steering inner ends slight play

slight exhaust blow at down pipe joint

Pass 1 Sep 2007 58,468 miles

Brake pedal anti slip rubber wearing

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 2 Sep 2006 58,258 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Allegro Hl?

Based on 857 MOT tests across 107 vehicles.

67.2%
Pass Rate
637
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
107
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 98
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 50
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 40
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 38
fog lamp not working 33
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DFC 289Y is a 1982 Austin Allegro Hl in Blue with a 1,485cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1982 Austin Allegro Hl models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 53,393 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 Hl fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 98 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DFC 289Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Allegro Hl typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 44 years old, this Austin Allegro Hl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DFC 289Y registered?

DFC 289Y is a 1982 Austin Allegro Hl, first registered on 20 December 1982.

Is DFC 289Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for DFC 289Y shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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