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JCJ 944X

1982 Austin Allegro L

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2014
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

79,429 mi
Last recorded79,429 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2013
Typical for 1982 Austin Allegro L52,673 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJCJ 944X
MakeAustin
ModelAllegro L
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2013 79,429 miles

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 24 Apr 2013 79,105 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 69,862 miles

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

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

slight corrosion to both inner sills

Pass 6 Apr 2011 69,356 miles

flexi brake hoses in very poor condition

minor exhaust leak from front joint

n/s/r tyre close to limit 145/80/13

Fail 5 Apr 2011 69,343 miles

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

flexi brake hoses in very poor condition

minor exhaust leak from front joint

n/s/r tyre close to limit 145/80/13

Fail 4 Jul 2007 69,291 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

minor exhaust gas leak at front section

Pass 28 Jun 2006 68,053 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 28 Jun 2006 68,053 miles

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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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JCJ 944X is a 1982 Austin Allegro L in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1982 Austin Allegro L models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 52,673 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 L fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 83 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JCJ 944X, 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 44 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 JCJ 944X registered?

JCJ 944X is a 1982 Austin Allegro L, first registered on 7 July 1982.

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