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GBA 316V

1979 Austin Allegro 1300 Sdl

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2013
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,878 mi
Last recorded63,878 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2012
Typical for 1979 Austin Allegro 1300 Sdl54,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGBA 316V
MakeAustin
ModelAllegro 1300 Sdl
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2012 63,878 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Fail 22 Oct 2011 63,764 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

nearside front suspension unit ball joint worn

nearside front tyre perished and cracked

nearside rear tyre perished and cracked

nearside suspension sagging

offside and nearside rear inner wheelarches corroded

offside front tyre perished and cracked,inner sidewall close to excessive

previous repairs to offside floorpan and nearside front chassis

sill covers fitted

vehicle underside undersealed

Pass 30 Oct 2010 61,270 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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GBA 316V is a 1979 Austin Allegro 1300 Sdl in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GBA 316V, 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 GBA 316V registered?

GBA 316V is a 1979 Austin Allegro 1300 Sdl, first registered on 15 October 1979.

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The MOT history for GBA 316V shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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