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FDY 253X

1981 Austin Allegro Hl

Bronze Petrol 1485cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

35,175 mi
Last recorded35,175 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2021
Typical for 1981 Austin Allegro Hl59,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFDY 253X
MakeAustin
ModelAllegro Hl
Year1981
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,485cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2021 35,175 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 35,167 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2020 35,167 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 35,885 miles

advise brake check been stood

slight perishing suspension bushes

Fail 1 Aug 2018 35,885 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle (6.1.2 (a))

advise brake check been stood

slight perishing suspension bushes

Pass 14 Jun 2017 35,146 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 35,141 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 35,141 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 35,137 miles

plastic covers fitted to outer sills at time of test

Fail 21 May 2015 35,136 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s rear suspension check strap broken

plastic covers fitted to outer sills at time of test

Pass 2 Jun 2014 35,126 miles

dampness oil underside engine

offside rear bump strap breaking up

offside rear floor starting to corode

plastic sill covers fitted over outer sills

slight damage to drivers door mirror unit

small pin hole in offside front outer driveshaft boot

some corosion starting front valance

Pass 30 May 2013 35,100 miles

drivers door mirror unit slight damage

nearside front wiper blade rubber starting to split

offside front valance starting to corrode

offside rear bump stop starting to break up

offside rear floor starting to corrode

plastic sill covers fitted over outer sills unable to fully check for corrosion

slight dampness around offside rear brake backplate

small pin hole offside front outer driveshaft boot

Pass 24 May 2012 35,093 miles

nearside front wiper blade rubber starting to split

offside rear bump strap starting to deteriorate

offside rear floor starting to corrode

plastic sill covers fitted unable to fully check outer sills

slight binding offside rear wheel

slight damage drivers door mirror unit

small pin hole offside front outer cv gaiter

Pass 25 May 2011 35,084 miles

nearside front wiper blade rubber starting to split

offside rear check strap starting to deteriorate

offside rear floor starting to corode

plastic sill covers fitted cannot fully inspect outer sills

small pinhole in offside front outer driveshaft boot

some damage to drivers door mirror unit

Pass 26 May 2010 35,069 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 34,850 miles

offside rear floor starting to corrode

slight damage drivers door mirror

Pass 29 May 2008 34,306 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2007 33,563 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 33,238 miles

nearside hand and foot brake efficency down slightly compared to offside

surface corrosion offside and nearside body sill lower edges and floor flanges

surface corrosion offside front valance

How Reliable is the Austin Allegro Hl?

Based on 857 MOT tests across 107 vehicles.

67.2%
Pass Rate
637
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
107
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 98
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 50
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 40
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 38
fog lamp not working 33
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FDY 253X is a 1981 Austin Allegro Hl in Bronze with a 1,485cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 1981 Austin Allegro Hl models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 59,757 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Allegro Hl fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 98 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FDY 253X, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Allegro Hl typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 45 years old, this Austin Allegro Hl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FDY 253X registered?

FDY 253X is a 1981 Austin Allegro Hl, first registered on 13 November 1981.

Is FDY 253X safe to buy?

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