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JKO 611V

1980 Austin Allegro L

Brown Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests12 (5 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate41.7%

Mileage

47,402 mi
Last recorded47,402 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2024
Typical for 1980 Austin Allegro L48,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJKO 611V
MakeAustin
ModelAllegro L
Year1980
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 7 fail
Fail 11 Apr 2024 47,402 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Sep 2023 47,388 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases BOTH SILENCERS LEAKING (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 47,316 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Nov 2019 47,316 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 46,133 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak From engine. ()

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play Both sides. (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable Some play on steering arm. (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust box corroded. (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Jun 2017 46,132 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Central Front Lower Exhaust clamp loose

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable Some play on steering arm (2.2.C.1d)

Rear Lower Exhaust box corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2016 43,482 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

outer edge worn on n/s front tyre

Fail 2 Jun 2016 43,482 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

outer edge worn on n/s front tyre

Pass 15 Apr 2015 39,951 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2015 39,949 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 37,249 miles

both front & offside rear tyres worn close to legal limit

free play in offside & nearside front lower suspension ball joints

Fail 1 Mar 2014 37,246 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

both front & offside rear tyres worn close to legal limit

free play in offside & nearside front lower suspension ball joints

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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JKO 611V is a 1980 Austin Allegro L in Brown with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 41.7%.

Across all 1980 Austin Allegro L models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 48,619 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 JKO 611V, 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 46 years old, this Austin Allegro L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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JKO 611V is a 1980 Austin Allegro L, first registered on 1 May 1980.

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