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GTG 52W

1980 Austin Allegro L

Brown Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

28,671 mi
Last recorded28,671 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2020
Typical for 1980 Austin Allegro L48,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGTG 52W
MakeAustin
ModelAllegro L
Year1980
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2020 28,671 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bumper beam (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 28,671 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flange (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear slight play in the radius arm bearings

Pass 30 Aug 2017 28,667 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 28,522 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

vehicle has been well undersealed

Pass 22 Dec 2015 28,139 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (3.6.B.4d)

front panel corroded

fuel tank rusty

slight corrosion on top of rear sill panels

Fail 27 Nov 2015 28,139 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute hazard lights (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment fractured (2.4.F.1b)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (3.6.B.4d)

front panel corroded

fuel tank rusty

slight corrosion on rear top sill panels

Pass 28 Mar 2015 27,831 miles

both rear suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 18 Jan 2012 27,251 miles

RACK GAITER'S PERISHED

REAR CHASSIS HAS SOME CORROSION BY SUB FRAME MOUNTINGS

Pass 26 Jan 2009 25,216 miles

nearside and offside sill covers fitted

nearside rear brake back plate damp

Fail 26 Jan 2009 25,216 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

nearside and offside sill covers fitted

nearside rear brake back plate damp

Pass 30 Jan 2007 24,953 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 24,951 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front cross-member has been repaired and is corroded - may require attention before next MOT

handbrake performance of legal limit

offside and nearside rear flexible brake hoses have some perishing

offside and nearside rear shock absorbers on limit of acceptance

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2006 19,927 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 19,918 miles

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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GTG 52W is a 1980 Austin Allegro L in Brown with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GTG 52W, 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.

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GTG 52W is a 1980 Austin Allegro L, first registered on 1 August 1980.

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