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KOB 689W

1981 Austin Allegro L

Silver Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

25,061 mi
Last recorded25,061 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2023
Typical for 1981 Austin Allegro L66,275 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKOB 689W
MakeAustin
ModelAllegro L
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2023 25,061 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2023 25,060 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 25,056 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 25,054 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2020 25,054 miles

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))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 24,536 miles

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Jul 2018 24,526 miles

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) ()

Pass 11 Jul 2017 24,440 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 24,438 miles

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)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 24,356 miles

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)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 24,278 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)

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

Fail 13 Dec 2013 24,278 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 20,597 miles

Slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 29 Jun 2009 18,896 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 23 Jun 2009 18,873 miles

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)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 15,405 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 15,405 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 11,449 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 11,439 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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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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KOB 689W is a 1981 Austin Allegro L, first registered on 21 May 1981.

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