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OOK 623X

1982 Austin Allegro L

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2012
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

73,060 mi
Last recorded73,060 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2011
Typical for 1982 Austin Allegro L52,673 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOOK 623X
MakeAustin
ModelAllegro L
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2011 73,060 miles

Both rear and off side front tyres have badly cracked side walls.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Aug 2011 73,059 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Both rear and off side front tyres have badly cracked side walls.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Nov 2009 73,054 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 May 2008 73,044 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Pass 30 May 2007 73,033 miles

suspension components heavily rusted.

vehicle has had extensive welded repairs,Inspection of underside of vehicle difficult due too thickness of underseal coating

Fail 29 May 2007 73,030 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

suspension and underbody very rusted

vehicle has had extensive welding repairs,Unable too inspect underside of vehicle due to thick underseal coating

Pass 26 May 2006 72,976 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

underside of vehicle rusted and extensivly repaired

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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OOK 623X is a 1982 Austin Allegro L in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 OOK 623X, 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 OOK 623X registered?

OOK 623X is a 1982 Austin Allegro L, first registered on 1 July 1982.

Is OOK 623X safe to buy?

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