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OEF 514W

1981 Austin Allegro Hl

Beige Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

84,974 mi
Last recorded84,974 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2016
Typical for 1981 Austin Allegro Hl59,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOEF 514W
MakeAustin
ModelAllegro Hl
Year1981
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2016 84,974 miles

Body has slight corrosion both inner and outer rear arches boot floor rusty (6.1.B.2)

Fail 1 May 2015 84,037 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 May 2015 84,037 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 83,179 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear floors and under sills starting to rust

rear wheel arches rusty

Pass 12 Apr 2013 82,147 miles

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

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

both door bottoms rusty.

both rear wheel arches rusty.

Fail 12 Apr 2013 82,147 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both door bottoms rusty.

both rear wheel arches rusty.

Pass 13 Apr 2012 80,949 miles

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

both rear sills and floors starting to rust.

door bottoms rusy but no protruding parts

Fail 13 Apr 2012 80,949 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear sills and floors starting to rust.

door bottoms rusy but no protruding parts

Pass 18 Apr 2011 79,822 miles

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

door bottoms rusty

slight corosion ino/s/r wheel arch

Fail 18 Apr 2011 79,822 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

door bottoms rusty

slight corosion ino/s/r wheel arch

Pass 13 Apr 2010 78,032 miles

doors and rear wheel arches starting to rust

Fail 8 May 2009 76,552 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 May 2009 76,552 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 May 2008 75,198 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 75,198 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe excessively chafed (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Apr 2007 73,541 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 71,427 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 71,380 miles

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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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OEF 514W is a 1981 Austin Allegro Hl in Beige with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 OEF 514W, 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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What year was OEF 514W registered?

OEF 514W is a 1981 Austin Allegro Hl, first registered on 2 May 1981.

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