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MOC 860X

1981 Austin Allegro Hl

Red Petrol 1485cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2019
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

40,446 mi
Last recorded40,446 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2018
Typical for 1981 Austin Allegro Hl59,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMOC 860X
MakeAustin
ModelAllegro Hl
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,485cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2018 40,446 miles

Handbrake travel high

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Sep 2018 40,446 miles

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

Handbrake travel high

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Sep 2017 39,510 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 38,186 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2016 38,171 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 36,808 miles

Both rear suspension rebound check straps frayed

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside rear quarter panel damaged

Fail 13 Jul 2015 36,805 miles

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

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

Nearside rear quarter panel damaged

Both rear suspension rebound check straps frayed

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 33,727 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 33,724 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

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

Fail 26 Sep 2013 33,686 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

nsr/osr rear arch area corroded

Pass 8 May 2008 31,470 miles

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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MOC 860X is a 1981 Austin Allegro Hl in Red with a 1,485cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1981 Austin Allegro Hl models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 59,757 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 MOC 860X, 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 45 years old, this Austin Allegro Hl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MOC 860X is a 1981 Austin Allegro Hl, first registered on 10 November 1981.

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