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ONX 373W

1980 Austin Allegro L

Gold Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

30,293 mi
Last recorded30,293 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2019
Typical for 1980 Austin Allegro L48,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationONX 373W
MakeAustin
ModelAllegro L
Year1980
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2019 30,293 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Front body crossmember corroding.

Nearside front of floor panel corroding.

Nearside rear inner wheel arch to sill corroding.

Offside rear of floor panel corroding around jacking point.

Pass 3 May 2018 29,990 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Front body crossmember corroded and getting weak.

Nearside front floor panel corroding.

Nearside rear inner wheel arch to sill corroding.

Offside rear floor panel corroding around jacking point.

Pass 6 May 2017 28,743 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 28,732 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 28,676 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

all brake pipes covered with black under-seal unable to check

all over under body covered with black under-seal unable to check

outer sills covered with trims unable to check

Pass 17 Jun 2014 28,665 miles

sills covered with trim unable to examine

unable to examine brake lines as covered heavily with underseal

under body heavily undersealed restricting examination

Fail 13 Jun 2014 28,650 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

sills covered with trim unable to examine

unable to examine brake lines as covered heavily with underseal

under body heavily undersealed restricting examination

Pass 17 Jun 2013 28,579 miles

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

all over under body covered with thick underseal unable fully test

n/s front tyre perished and spliting on side walls but cords not exposed

outer sills covered with plastic trim

Fail 10 Jun 2013 28,570 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

all over under body covered with thick underseal unable fully test

n/s front tyre perished and spliting on side walls but cords not exposed

outer sills covered with plastic trim

Pass 15 Jun 2012 28,342 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

after market petrol tank with cap fitted in boot

all over under body and pipes heavily covered with underseal unable to test

outer sills covered with plastic

Fail 31 May 2012 28,338 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

after market petrol tank with cap fitted in boot

all over under body and pipes heavily covered with underseal unable to test

outer sills covered with plastic

Pass 16 May 2011 27,196 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 26,211 miles

front wipers smeary

n/s/f floor holed and corroded

Pass 26 May 2009 26,046 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 25,950 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 25,950 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 25,424 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 25,023 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 25,023 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

How Reliable is the Austin Allegro L?

Based on 861 MOT tests across 145 vehicles.

65.9%
Pass Rate
549
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
145
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 83
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 38
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 35
fog lamp not working 33
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 32
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ONX 373W is a 1980 Austin Allegro L in Gold with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1980 Austin Allegro L models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 48,619 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Allegro L fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 83 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ONX 373W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Allegro L typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 46 years old, this Austin Allegro L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ONX 373W registered?

ONX 373W is a 1980 Austin Allegro L, first registered on 1 August 1980.

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