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DMO 45V

1980 Austin Allegro L

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

20,215 mi
Last recorded20,215 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2008
Typical for 1980 Austin Allegro L48,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDMO 45V
MakeAustin
ModelAllegro L
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2008 20,215 miles

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

unable to inspect vehicle fully for corrosion due to underseal and body filler

Fail 17 Sep 2008 20,215 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

unable to inspect vehicle fully for corrosion due to underseal and body filler

Pass 18 Sep 2007 17,525 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 17,420 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 16,491 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 16,482 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2006 16,233 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Austin Allegro L?

Based on 861 MOT tests across 145 vehicles.

65.9%
Pass Rate
549
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
145
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 83
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 38
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 35
fog lamp not working 33
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 32
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DMO 45V is a 1980 Austin Allegro L in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1980 Austin Allegro L models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 48,619 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 L fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 83 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DMO 45V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was DMO 45V registered?

DMO 45V is a 1980 Austin Allegro L, first registered on 7 February 1980.

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