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OVJ 557R

1977 Austin Allegro 1300 Sdl

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

45,314 mi
Last recorded45,314 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2017
Typical for 1977 Austin Allegro 1300 Sdl49,005 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOVJ 557R
MakeAustin
ModelAllegro 1300 Sdl
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2017 45,314 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Jul 2017 45,314 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 44,513 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 44,512 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 44,054 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 43,404 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 65,944 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 65,944 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 5 May 2012 65,466 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 61,784 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 57,792 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 57,790 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 57,685 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

engine noisey

nearside front sidelight assembly in poor condition

offside front brake calapier piston rusty

previous welded repairs at front suspension perscribed areas within front arches/front panel covered with mastic/underseal - appear sound

sill covers fitted to sills - full inspection not possible

steering offside rack boot perishing

surface corrosion to rear arches / floorpan

Fail 4 Sep 2008 57,655 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

nearside front sidelight assembly in poor condition

previous welded repairs at front suspension perscribed areas within front arches/front panel covered with mastic/underseal - appear sound

sill covers fitted to sills - full inspection not possible

steering offside rack boot perishing

surface corrosion to fuel tank

surface corrosion to rear arches / floorpan

Pass 5 Sep 2007 56,530 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 56,529 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

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

both rear arches corroding

vehicle generally corroding

Pass 23 Aug 2006 52,783 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Austin Allegro 1300 Sdl?

Based on 1,261 MOT tests across 181 vehicles.

71.8%
Pass Rate
579
Miles/Year
53
Year Lifespan
181
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 141
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 54
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 39
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 39
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 37
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OVJ 557R is a 1977 Austin Allegro 1300 Sdl in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1977 Austin Allegro 1300 Sdl models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 49,005 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 1300 Sdl fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 141 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OVJ 557R, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Allegro 1300 Sdl typically stays on UK roads for around 53 years. At 49 years old, this Austin Allegro 1300 Sdl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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OVJ 557R is a 1977 Austin Allegro 1300 Sdl, first registered on 1 March 1977.

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