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FLB 108T

1979 Austin Allegro 1300 Sdl

Gold Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

75,013 mi
Last recorded75,013 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2016
Typical for 1979 Austin Allegro 1300 Sdl54,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFLB 108T
MakeAustin
ModelAllegro 1300 Sdl
Year1979
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2016 75,013 miles

Offside Rear Hydro gas valve boot not fitted correctly

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on the inside edge

Oil leak Various oil leaks on the engine ()

Fail 28 Jul 2016 75,013 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Suspension mount rubber boot not secure (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Hydro gas valve boot not fitted correctly

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on the inside edge

Oil leak Various oil leaks on the engine ()

Pass 20 Jul 2015 74,388 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

couple of patches of corosion on vehicle not considerd excessive

engine oil leak

Fail 16 Jul 2014 71,992 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

n/s f knuckle joint gaiter detatched

n/s mirror loose

Pass 16 Jul 2014 71,992 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

n/s f knuckle joint gaiter detatched

n/s mirror loose

Pass 24 Jul 2013 67,255 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 67,238 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 63,249 miles

Advise No plate light cover missing

Fail 13 Jul 2012 63,233 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Advise No plate light cover missing

Pass 2 Aug 2011 58,925 miles

unable to check brake pipes due to under sealer covering every thing

Fail 1 Aug 2011 58,925 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

unable to check brake pipes due to under sealer covering every thing

Pass 13 Sep 2010 87,280 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 9 Sep 2010 87,203 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 62,611 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 61,636 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 59,034 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 59,034 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 56,274 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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FLB 108T is a 1979 Austin Allegro 1300 Sdl in Gold with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 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 FLB 108T, 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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What year was FLB 108T registered?

FLB 108T is a 1979 Austin Allegro 1300 Sdl, first registered on 19 May 1979.

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