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FJT 968V

1979 Austin Allegro L

Gold Petrol 1485cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2015
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

29,598 mi
Last recorded29,598 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2014
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJT 968V
MakeAustin
ModelAllegro L
Year1979
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,485cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2014 29,598 miles

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Sep 2014 29,587 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 29,376 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 29,369 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 26,260 miles

centre exhaust has been repaired with paste

Fail 7 Jul 2009 26,260 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 26,029 miles

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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FJT 968V is a 1979 Austin Allegro L in Gold with a 1,485cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FJT 968V, 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 47 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 FJT 968V registered?

FJT 968V is a 1979 Austin Allegro L, first registered on 6 November 1979.

Is FJT 968V safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJT 968V shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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