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HDE 644X

1981 Austin Allegro Hl

Red Petrol 1748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,986 mi
Last recorded73,986 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2020
Typical for 1981 Austin Allegro Hl59,757 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHDE 644X
MakeAustin
ModelAllegro Hl
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,748cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2020 73,986 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 22 Oct 2020 73,967 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 71,837 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Rear floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2019 71,837 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Rear floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 71,012 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

an not see outer sills as covered over with trim, presumed ok

could not test n/s/r wheel bearing as brake binding on to excess

welding repairs to all inner arches, floor and inner sills, sealed and painted over so can not see quality of repairs, presumed ok

Fail 9 Oct 2018 71,009 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

an not see outer sills as covered over with trim, presumed ok

could not test n/s/r wheel bearing as brake binding on to excess

welding repairs to all inner arches, floor and inner sills, sealed and painted over so can not see quality of repairs, presumed ok

Pass 28 Apr 2016 70,580 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 68,201 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 67,805 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 67,575 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 67,573 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 67,236 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 66,999 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 66,182 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 66,156 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 65,222 miles

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 May 2006 63,576 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 63,576 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

How Reliable is the Austin Allegro Hl?

Based on 857 MOT tests across 107 vehicles.

67.2%
Pass Rate
637
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
107
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 98
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 50
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 40
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 38
fog lamp not working 33
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HDE 644X is a 1981 Austin Allegro Hl in Red with a 1,748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1981 Austin Allegro Hl models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 59,757 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 Hl fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 98 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HDE 644X, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Allegro Hl typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 45 years old, this Austin Allegro Hl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HDE 644X registered?

HDE 644X is a 1981 Austin Allegro Hl, first registered on 30 September 1981.

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