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ECV 37V

1980 Austin Allegro L

Beige Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

33,368 mi
Last recorded33,368 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2005
Typical for 1980 Austin Allegro L48,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationECV 37V
MakeAustin
ModelAllegro L
Year1980
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2005 33,368 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2005 33,366 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

os front tyre worn on inside edge

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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ECV 37V is a 1980 Austin Allegro L in Beige with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 ECV 37V, 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 ECV 37V registered?

ECV 37V is a 1980 Austin Allegro L, first registered on 9 April 1980.

Is ECV 37V safe to buy?

The MOT history for ECV 37V shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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