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DMR 867V

1980 Austin Allegro L

Brown Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2022
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

53,425 mi
Last recorded53,425 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2021
Typical for 1980 Austin Allegro L48,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDMR 867V
MakeAustin
ModelAllegro L
Year1980
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2021 53,425 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 53,369 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength front tie bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement hand brake cable not releasing (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor and inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 52,814 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 52,181 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 52,176 miles

Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting front cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s and o/s sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 52,153 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 49,974 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 48,129 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 43,107 miles

oil leak

unable to check condition of front brake pads

Fail 30 Jul 2014 43,107 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

oil leak

unable to check condition of front brake pads

Pass 19 Mar 2013 39,343 miles

check front brakes for imbalance

n/s front brake hose perishing

o/s front to rear suspension pipe getting rusty

o/s rear tyre of commercial type

Fail 18 Mar 2013 39,343 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s front brake hose perishing

o/s front to rear suspension pipe getting rusty

o/s rear tyre of commercial type

Pass 20 Mar 2012 35,379 miles

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

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

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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DMR 867V is a 1980 Austin Allegro L in Brown with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DMR 867V, 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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DMR 867V is a 1980 Austin Allegro L, first registered on 13 June 1980.

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