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MLE 79P

1976 Austin Allegro 1300 Sdl

Yellow Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

35,721 mi
Last recorded35,721 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1976 Austin Allegro 1300 Sdl39,734 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMLE 79P
MakeAustin
ModelAllegro 1300 Sdl
Year1976
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 35,721 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 34,839 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 34,408 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 34,025 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 33,184 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 32,700 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 32,119 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 31,457 miles

Offside Front Suspension unit damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 31,079 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 31,079 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 30,431 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 29,154 miles

nearside suspension is low

Pass 19 Apr 2014 27,862 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 25,816 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 24,511 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 24,479 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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MLE 79P is a 1976 Austin Allegro 1300 Sdl in Yellow with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 1976 Austin Allegro 1300 Sdl models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 39,734 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 MLE 79P, 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 50 years old, this Austin Allegro 1300 Sdl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MLE 79P registered?

MLE 79P is a 1976 Austin Allegro 1300 Sdl, first registered on 1 January 1976.

Is MLE 79P safe to buy?

The MOT history for MLE 79P shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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