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HNX 58V

1979 Austin Allegro L

Brown Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

34,564 mi
Last recorded34,564 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2011
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHNX 58V
MakeAustin
ModelAllegro L
Year1979
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Feb 2011 34,564 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

rear boot floor starting to corrode

Pass 17 Feb 2010 34,298 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 34,298 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 33,206 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 33,202 miles

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 30,005 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2007 30,003 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 27,325 miles

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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HNX 58V is a 1979 Austin Allegro L in Brown with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 HNX 58V, 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 47 years old, this Austin Allegro L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HNX 58V registered?

HNX 58V is a 1979 Austin Allegro L, first registered on 1 December 1979.

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