MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
395,055 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Austin Allegro 1300 Sdl?
Based on 1,261 MOT tests across 181 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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ECK 879S is a 1977 Austin Allegro 1300 Sdl in Brown with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.
Across all 1977 Austin Allegro 1300 Sdl models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 49,005 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 ECK 879S, 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 49 years old, this Austin Allegro 1300 Sdl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was ECK 879S registered?
ECK 879S is a 1977 Austin Allegro 1300 Sdl, first registered on 1 November 1977.
Is ECK 879S safe to buy?
The MOT history for ECK 879S shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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