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ODF 193W

1980 Austin Allegro Hl

Brown Petrol 1485cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

51,788 mi
Last recorded51,788 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2023
Typical for 1980 Austin Allegro Hl51,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationODF 193W
MakeAustin
ModelAllegro Hl
Year1980
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,485cc
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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2023 51,788 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jan 2023 51,786 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 30 Jan 2023 51,786 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 51,282 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2021 51,282 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 50,379 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 50,674 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack casing fractured and stability or attachment of casing affected (2.1.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Oct 2018 49,664 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Oct 2018 49,663 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 48,418 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 48,392 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded valance area corroded (2.4.A.3)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively brake discs warped (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 47,267 miles

Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive valance (2.4.A.3)

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

sill trims fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2015 46,759 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively and offside front. brake discs slightly warped (3.7.B.3)

Fail 16 Oct 2015 46,759 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively and offside front. brake discs slightly warped (3.7.B.3)

Fail 13 Oct 2014 46,115 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 46,115 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 45,577 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre starting to perish on inner wall

Pass 19 Oct 2012 45,235 miles

both front brakes have slight judder

general corrosion noted to front bumper

o.s.r. lens repair

slight leak from power steering noted

slight lift at steering wheel

Fail 15 Oct 2012 45,233 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

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

Both front brakes have slight judder.

General corrosion noted to the front bumper.

Slight power steering leak noted.

Fail 19 Oct 2011 44,712 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 44,712 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 44,004 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 43,427 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 42,791 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 42,078 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 41,212 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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ODF 193W is a 1980 Austin Allegro Hl in Brown with a 1,485cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 ODF 193W, 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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What year was ODF 193W registered?

ODF 193W is a 1980 Austin Allegro Hl, first registered on 16 October 1980.

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