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LJH 383X

1981 Austin Allegro L

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2021
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

100,765 mi
Last recorded100,765 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2020
Typical for 1981 Austin Allegro L66,275 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJH 383X
MakeAustin
ModelAllegro L
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2020 100,765 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2020 100,731 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension unit damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

plastic sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 18 May 2017 100,075 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rack gaitor twisted

offside suspension low

Fail 11 May 2017 100,075 miles

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rack gaitor twisted

offside suspension low

Pass 28 Jul 2015 98,289 miles

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

slight bind on both front wheels

Fail 28 Jul 2015 98,285 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

corrosion to floor pan and rear inner sills but not within 30cm of a seatbelt mounting

slight bind on both front wheels

Pass 24 Jun 2009 94,070 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 89,923 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 81,202 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 72,384 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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LJH 383X is a 1981 Austin Allegro L in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LJH 383X, 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 LJH 383X registered?

LJH 383X is a 1981 Austin Allegro L, first registered on 28 September 1981.

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