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FMH 622V

1980 Austin Allegro L

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

57,240 mi
Last recorded57,240 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2010
Typical for 1980 Austin Allegro L48,619 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFMH 622V
MakeAustin
ModelAllegro L
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2010 57,240 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 41,781 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

aux drive belt slightly slack

brake fluid appears dirty

hydragas suspension appears slightly sagged with only minimal clearance with front bump stops

light switch on steering cowl working OK but appears to be getting warm in operation.

slight play in nearside inner rack joint

underside has what appears to be a recent application of anti-rust wax

Fail 28 Jun 2007 41,725 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

n/s + o/s/r wheel arches corroded

play in n/s/f top and bottom ball joint

play o/s/f bottom ball joint

severe contamination of brake fluid over bulkhead area

Pass 30 Jun 2006 41,499 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 41,499 miles

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

WIPERS WORN. SLIGHT PLAY O/S & N/S/F UPPER SUSPENSION

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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FMH 622V is a 1980 Austin Allegro L in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1980 Austin Allegro L models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 48,619 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 L fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 83 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FMH 622V, 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 46 years old, this Austin Allegro L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FMH 622V registered?

FMH 622V is a 1980 Austin Allegro L, first registered on 8 May 1980.

Is FMH 622V safe to buy?

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