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OOC 102X

1982 Austin Allegro L

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2010
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

67,385 mi
Last recorded67,385 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2010
Typical for 1982 Austin Allegro L52,673 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOOC 102X
MakeAustin
ModelAllegro L
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 17 Aug 2010 67,385 miles

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

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brake discs slightly pitted

fuel cap seal perished

n/s/r tyre soft

o/s/f suspension bump stop in poor condition

oil leak

oil light on at idle

rear suspension soft

slight corrosion o/s/r and n/s/r sills, around fuel filler pipe in boot, n/s/r track control arm mounting

some blue smoke when engine revs raised. engine running rough

Pass 12 Sep 2009 66,550 miles

both front tyres perished

plates welded from inside near both radius arm mtgs

sill covers fitted, restricting sill inspection

underbody freshly undersealed

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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OOC 102X is a 1982 Austin Allegro L in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1982 Austin Allegro L models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 52,673 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 L fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 83 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OOC 102X, 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 44 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 OOC 102X registered?

OOC 102X is a 1982 Austin Allegro L, first registered on 24 May 1982.

Is OOC 102X safe to buy?

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