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MAL 202W

1980 Austin Allegro Hl

Beige Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2025
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

69,761 mi
Last recorded69,761 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2024
Typical for 1980 Austin Allegro Hl51,282 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMAL 202W
MakeAustin
ModelAllegro Hl
Year1980
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2024 69,761 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2024 69,761 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 69,731 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 69,588 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2022 69,588 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake sticking

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 68,928 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2021 68,928 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component fractured suspension strap split. (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 67,900 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 67,883 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 66,596 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2018 66,596 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2017 66,580 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 66,548 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 66,543 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 69,495 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 65,768 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

outer sill covered with trims not allowing full inspection

Pass 18 Aug 2010 57,954 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 57,923 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Austin Allegro Hl?

Based on 857 MOT tests across 107 vehicles.

67.2%
Pass Rate
637
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
107
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 98
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 50
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 40
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 38
fog lamp not working 33
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MAL 202W is a 1980 Austin Allegro Hl in Beige with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1980 Austin Allegro Hl models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 51,282 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 Hl fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 98 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MAL 202W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Allegro Hl typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 46 years old, this Austin Allegro Hl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MAL 202W is a 1980 Austin Allegro Hl, first registered on 1 October 1980.

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