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NKK 494P

1976 Austin Allegro 1300 Sdl

Gold Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

61,999 mi
Last recorded61,999 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 1976 Austin Allegro 1300 Sdl39,734 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNKK 494P
MakeAustin
ModelAllegro 1300 Sdl
Year1976
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 61,999 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 57,913 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 26 May 2020 57,910 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 50,665 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 50,665 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 22 May 2007 49,188 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

n/s washer jet poor condition

signes of corrosion at n/s/f tie rod f/mount

signes of corrosion at o/s/r and n/s/r sills

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 22 May 2007 49,188 miles

n/s washer jet poor condition

signes of corrosion at n/s/f tie rod f/mount

signes of corrosion at o/s/r and n/s/r sills

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 21 Mar 2007 49,177 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

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

Front washer aim needs adjusting slightly.

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside front whel bearing slightly noisey.

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 44,951 miles

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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NKK 494P is a 1976 Austin Allegro 1300 Sdl in Gold with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 NKK 494P, 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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What year was NKK 494P registered?

NKK 494P is a 1976 Austin Allegro 1300 Sdl, first registered on 5 April 1976.

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