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LJH 879X

1981 Austin Allegro L

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

29,935 mi
Last recorded29,935 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2022
Typical for 1981 Austin Allegro L66,275 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJH 879X
MakeAustin
ModelAllegro L
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2022 29,935 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 29,926 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

extensive welding repairs carried out

general under body and body corrosion

plastic covers fitted not allowing full access to outer sil

Pass 12 Jul 2019 29,824 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

extensive welding repairs to vehicle in side and out plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Jul 2018 29,521 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bracket on front cross member by suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front suspension very corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inside front of wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bracket on front cross member by suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside hose ferrules (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

nearside and offside rear suspension units and pipes corroded

offside Front suspension very corroded

plastic side skirts fitted not allowing full inspection of prescribed areas

Fail 12 Jul 2018 29,521 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inside front of wheelarch, inside box section, sill seam (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bracket on front cross member by suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front suspension very corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bracket on front cross member by suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside hose ferrules (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

nearside and offside rear suspension units and pipes corroded

offside Front suspension very corroded

plastic side skirts fitted not allowing full inspection of prescribed areas

Fail 24 Apr 2018 29,427 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bracket on front cross member by suspension arm (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/floor (2.4.A.3)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bracket on front cross member by suspension arm (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front suspension very corroded

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

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

Offside Front suspension very corroded

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nearside and offside (3.6.B.4e)

nearside and offside rear suspension units and pipes corroded

plastic side skirts fitted not allowing full inspection of prescribed areas

Pass 14 Mar 2017 28,998 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis/floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill and chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis/floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front outer sill corroded through but not within prescribed areas

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill and chassis (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

plastic side skirts fitted not allowing full inspection of prescribed areas

Fail 10 Mar 2017 28,993 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor corroded through (5.2.6)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle nearside weak (3.7.B.5b)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis/floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill and chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis/floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front outer sill corroded through but not within prescribed areas

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill and chassis (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

plastic side skirts fitted not allowing full inspection of prescribed areas

Pass 21 Dec 2015 28,437 miles

Plastic outer sill covers fitted.

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion under body and floor (6.1.B.2)

Fail 21 Dec 2015 28,437 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Plastic outer sill covers fitted.

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion under body and floor (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 27,747 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

corrosion on all hydrogas units

front lower valance corroded

nearside and offside front floors corroded through by seat rail mountings but not within prescribed areas

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of prescribed areas

Pass 21 Feb 2013 27,077 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both sill have plastic covers

corosion front lower valance

corosion on all hydrogas units

corossion floor pan

corossion front door closures

corossion front tie rod mounts o/s and n/s

corossion inner/outer sills

corossion steering and brake componants

o/s inner steering rack has play

Pass 1 Feb 2012 26,515 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

corrosion found around seat mountings on floor however appears to be welded from inside vehicle

front tyres starting to wear low

nearside rear brake slightly weak and may require service or repair

Fail 30 Jan 2012 26,509 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

corrosion found around seat mountings on floor however appears to be welded from inside vehicle

front tyres starting to wear low

nearside rear brake slightly weak and may require service or repair

Pass 26 Jan 2011 25,996 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 25,406 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

nearside front wing corroded through

offside front slam panel corroded through

plastic side skirts fitted, not allowing full inspection of outer sills

steering rack has play in it,detected at wheels

Fail 15 Dec 2009 25,406 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

nearside front wing corroded through

offside front slam panel corroded through

plastic side skirts fitted, not allowing full inspection of outer sills

steering rack has play in it,detected at wheels

Pass 19 Dec 2008 24,879 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

underside body corrision

Fail 8 Dec 2008 24,841 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

advanced under body corosion

Pass 6 Dec 2007 24,303 miles

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2006 23,769 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 23,767 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

floors corroded

play in steering rack

slight noise in o/s/r wheel bearing

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 879X is a 1981 Austin Allegro L in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LJH 879X, 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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LJH 879X is a 1981 Austin Allegro L, first registered on 15 August 1981.

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