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FJK 640X

1981 Austin Allegro L

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

31,050 mi
Last recorded31,050 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2015
Typical for 1981 Austin Allegro L66,275 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJK 640X
MakeAustin
ModelAllegro L
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2015 31,050 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 30,646 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 30,614 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 30,587 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 29,521 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2011 298,521 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 28,783 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 28,705 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 28,661 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 28,619 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 26,922 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 26,920 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

slight play in offside of steering rack / wheelbearing

Pass 19 Sep 2006 26,740 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brakes binding slightly

front brakes give slightly fluctuating readings

nearside front flexibrake hose slightly cracked

slight play in steering rack

Fail 19 Sep 2006 26,740 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

brakes binding slightly

front brakes give slightly fluctuating readings

nearside front flexibrake hose slightly cracked

slight play in steering rack

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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FJK 640X is a 1981 Austin Allegro L in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1981 Austin Allegro L models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 66,275 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 FJK 640X, 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 45 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 FJK 640X registered?

FJK 640X is a 1981 Austin Allegro L, first registered on 1 September 1981.

Is FJK 640X safe to buy?

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