MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,999 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded full lengh (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded by floor support (5.2.6)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded full lengh (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Fluid suspension supply pipe insecure not fixed too floor (2.4.D.3)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded by floor support (5.2.6)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
Registration plate lamp not fitted x 2 (1.1.C.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Upper Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Upper Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
How Reliable is the Austin Allegro L?
Based on 861 MOT tests across 145 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FOR 499X is a 1981 Austin Allegro L in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 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 FOR 499X, 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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FOR 499X is a 1981 Austin Allegro L, first registered on 1 August 1981.
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