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LGH 954T

1978 Austin Allegro 1300 Sdl

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

65,040 mi
Last recorded65,040 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2017
Typical for 1978 Austin Allegro 1300 Sdl50,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLGH 954T
MakeAustin
ModelAllegro 1300 Sdl
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Oct 2017 65,040 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower section of front panel (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front section of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel tank corroded and short rubber hose on tank perishing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake has slight bind

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing/arch area has slight corrosion (3.6.C.3)

coolant pipe in engine bay rusty

front tyres wearing thin

rear exhaust corroded

slight play in nearside front inner rack joint

Pass 10 Sep 2013 64,812 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

areas of surface corrosion to underside panels - may benefit from additional anti-rust wax

coolant pipes within engine bay rusty

Fail 29 May 2013 64,751 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

both front tyres have uneven wear across tread patterns

metal coolant hose in engine bay corroded

metal suspension and brake pipes running along un derside starting to corrode within clips

slight corrosion evident at rear of outer sills, full inspection to discover extent not possible due to factory plastic sill covers fitted

slight noise to nearside rear hub bearing - not rough

Pass 25 May 2012 63,782 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

metal bottom coolant pipe slightly corroded

nearside rear suspension re-bound strap in poor condition

offside outer sill covered by factory sill cover - where visable slight corrosion apparent, however full inspection not possible without removal of sill cover

slight corrosion to metal and suspension pipes within body fixing clips

Fail 25 May 2012 63,782 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

metal bottom coolant pipe slightly corroded

nearside rear suspension re-bound strap in poor condition

offside outer sill covered by factory sill cover - where visable slight corrosion apparent, however full inspection not possible without removal of sill cover

slight corrosion to metal and suspension pipes within body fixing clips

Pass 20 Apr 2011 62,375 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 62,295 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 59,857 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 58,900 miles

Lower swivel on offside appeared to have been loose for sometime - without dismantling condition of threads unknown - further investigation recommended.

offside front lower swivel assembly tightened up on test due to shank being loose. As MOT doesn't allow dismantling a full investigation/check of swivel attachment recommended with lower arm removed.

Fail 30 Mar 2009 58,900 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 56,692 miles

offside cv boot securing clip in poor condition

slight corrosion on offside front chassis leg

slight inbalance (23%) to front brakes

Pass 28 Apr 2007 53,176 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2007 53,176 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2006 52,957 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Allegro 1300 Sdl?

Based on 1,261 MOT tests across 181 vehicles.

71.8%
Pass Rate
579
Miles/Year
53
Year Lifespan
181
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 141
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 54
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 39
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 39
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 37
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LGH 954T is a 1978 Austin Allegro 1300 Sdl in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1978 Austin Allegro 1300 Sdl models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 50,750 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 1300 Sdl fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 141 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LGH 954T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Allegro 1300 Sdl typically stays on UK roads for around 53 years. At 48 years old, this Austin Allegro 1300 Sdl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LGH 954T is a 1978 Austin Allegro 1300 Sdl, first registered on 11 August 1978.

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