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HEK 774N

1975 Austin Allegro 1300 Sdl

Gold Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2022
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,157 mi
Last recorded50,157 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2021
Typical for 1975 Austin Allegro 1300 Sdl47,288 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHEK 774N
MakeAustin
ModelAllegro 1300 Sdl
Year1975
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2021 50,157 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 50,019 miles

NS and OS outer front panel areas showing signs of corrosion / weakening, NS tiebar mounting has been seam welded to chassis ensuring rigidity and strength but may not guarantee integrtity of structure - recomissionin of this area is recommended

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2013 49,177 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2012 47,288 miles

OS of front chassis surface corroded

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Washer jets partially blocked

Pass 28 Jul 2012 47,288 miles

OS of front chassis surface corroded

Washer jets partially blocked

Pass 19 Aug 2011 45,216 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 45,165 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 39,024 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 39,023 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 36,997 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Aug 2009 36,988 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 36,701 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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HEK 774N is a 1975 Austin Allegro 1300 Sdl in Gold with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1975 Austin Allegro 1300 Sdl models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 47,288 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 HEK 774N, 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 51 years old, this Austin Allegro 1300 Sdl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HEK 774N is a 1975 Austin Allegro 1300 Sdl, first registered on 24 March 1975.

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