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FCH 545V

1979 Austin Allegro 1300 Sdl

Brown Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

79,260 mi
Last recorded79,260 miles
Recorded on9 May 2016
Typical for 1979 Austin Allegro 1300 Sdl54,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFCH 545V
MakeAustin
ModelAllegro 1300 Sdl
Year1979
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2016 79,260 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 79,260 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rebound strap (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 May 2013 79,032 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s/r strap broke

Pass 24 Apr 2012 78,930 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 17 Apr 2012 78,923 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 78,466 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 78,466 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 76,817 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 75,115 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 73,002 miles

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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FCH 545V is a 1979 Austin Allegro 1300 Sdl in Brown with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1979 Austin Allegro 1300 Sdl models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 54,242 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 FCH 545V, 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 47 years old, this Austin Allegro 1300 Sdl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FCH 545V is a 1979 Austin Allegro 1300 Sdl, first registered on 1 August 1979.

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