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MVA 391R

1976 Austin Allegro 1300 Sdl

Brown Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2024
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

48,643 mi
Last recorded48,643 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2023
Typical for 1976 Austin Allegro 1300 Sdl39,734 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMVA 391R
MakeAustin
ModelAllegro 1300 Sdl
Year1976
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2023 48,643 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 48,609 miles

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 22 Aug 2016 48,552 miles

rear seat belts not installed

Fail 9 Aug 2016 48,551 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear valance heavily corroded no specified mounting points

Offside Rear upper wheel arch heavily corroded no specific mounting points

Offside Rear valance heavily corroded no specified mounting points

rear seat belts not installed

Pass 14 Aug 2008 48,538 miles

Coolant leak

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

fuel and brake pipes coated in sealer

nearside rear and offside rear tyre sidewalls cracked perished

plastic sill covers fitted

underside coated in sealer

Fail 8 Aug 2008 48,530 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Coolant leak

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

fuel and brake pipes coated in sealer

nearside rear and offside rear tyre sidewalls cracked perished

plastic sill covers fitted

underside coated in sealer

Pass 21 May 2007 48,340 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 48,332 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Oil leak

underside and all pipes coated in underseal

Pass 15 Jun 2006 48,049 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 48,049 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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MVA 391R is a 1976 Austin Allegro 1300 Sdl in Brown with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MVA 391R, 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.

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MVA 391R is a 1976 Austin Allegro 1300 Sdl, first registered on 1 August 1976.

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