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OWV 335X

1981 Austin Allegro L

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,530 mi
Last recorded133,530 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2008
Typical for 1981 Austin Allegro L66,275 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOWV 335X
MakeAustin
ModelAllegro L
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2008 133,530 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 132,481 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 132,430 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2006 130,658 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 130,632 miles

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2005 12,926 miles

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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OWV 335X is a 1981 Austin Allegro L in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1981 Austin Allegro L models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 66,275 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 OWV 335X, 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 45 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 OWV 335X registered?

OWV 335X is a 1981 Austin Allegro L, first registered on 1 August 1981.

Is OWV 335X safe to buy?

The MOT history for OWV 335X shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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