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HYT 505W

1981 Austin Allegro Hl

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

117,359 mi
Last recorded117,359 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2025
Typical for 1981 Austin Allegro Hl59,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHYT 505W
MakeAustin
ModelAllegro Hl
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2025 117,359 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2024 116,987 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 116,941 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Near suspension arm. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 116,614 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 116,536 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 116,269 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 115,802 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 115,266 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 114,246 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 113,597 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 112,670 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 111,628 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 109,016 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 107,779 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 106,969 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 106,248 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 105,370 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2008 105,361 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 104,058 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2006 102,507 miles

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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HYT 505W is a 1981 Austin Allegro Hl in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HYT 505W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HYT 505W registered?

HYT 505W is a 1981 Austin Allegro Hl, first registered on 5 March 1981.

Is HYT 505W safe to buy?

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