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KAP 115W

1980 Austin Allegro L

Beige Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2021
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,661 mi
Last recorded46,661 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2020
Typical for 1980 Austin Allegro L48,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKAP 115W
MakeAustin
ModelAllegro L
Year1980
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2020 46,661 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 45,954 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Jan 2014 45,948 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.B.1)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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KAP 115W is a 1980 Austin Allegro L in Beige with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KAP 115W, 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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What year was KAP 115W registered?

KAP 115W is a 1980 Austin Allegro L, first registered on 8 September 1980.

Is KAP 115W safe to buy?

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