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KBW 546W

1981 Austin Allegro L

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

91,691 mi
Last recorded91,691 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2020
Typical for 1981 Austin Allegro L66,275 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKBW 546W
MakeAustin
ModelAllegro L
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2020 91,691 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 91,580 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 91,347 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 90,824 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 90,825 miles

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 88,272 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 85,220 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 81,934 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 78,341 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 74,829 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 71,957 miles

play in steering rack arm joints

Fail 28 Nov 2007 71,919 miles

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

play in steering rack arm joints

Pass 30 Nov 2006 69,877 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 66,721 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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KBW 546W is a 1981 Austin Allegro L in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1981 Austin Allegro L models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 66,275 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 KBW 546W, 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 45 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 KBW 546W registered?

KBW 546W is a 1981 Austin Allegro L, first registered on 9 March 1981.

Is KBW 546W safe to buy?

The MOT history for KBW 546W shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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