MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
25,061 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp comes on with main beam (1.4.A.2h)
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
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)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
offside indicator repeater inoperative
offside suspension low
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
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)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
offside indicator repeater inoperative
offside suspension low
Slight play in offside rear wheel bearing
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
How Reliable is the Austin Allegro L?
Based on 861 MOT tests across 145 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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KOB 689W is a 1981 Austin Allegro L in Silver with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 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 KOB 689W, 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 KOB 689W registered?
KOB 689W is a 1981 Austin Allegro L, first registered on 21 May 1981.
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