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EYC 548T

1978 Austin Allegro 1300 Sdl

Yellow Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,368 mi
Last recorded64,368 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2011
Typical for 1978 Austin Allegro 1300 Sdl50,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEYC 548T
MakeAustin
ModelAllegro 1300 Sdl
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2011 64,368 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

flaking rust nearside and offside floor/sill seams

Fail 4 Feb 2010 62,346 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 62,346 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 61,083 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 60,957 miles

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

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 17 Aug 2007 57,778 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 57,778 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 53,294 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2005 50,277 miles

Covers over outer sills prevent complete corrosion check

Slight knock on steering rack

How Reliable is the Austin Allegro 1300 Sdl?

Based on 1,261 MOT tests across 181 vehicles.

71.8%
Pass Rate
579
Miles/Year
53
Year Lifespan
181
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 141
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 54
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 39
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 39
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 37
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EYC 548T is a 1978 Austin Allegro 1300 Sdl in Yellow with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1978 Austin Allegro 1300 Sdl models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 50,750 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 EYC 548T, 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 48 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 EYC 548T registered?

EYC 548T is a 1978 Austin Allegro 1300 Sdl, first registered on 30 November 1978.

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The MOT history for EYC 548T shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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