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PDV 927W

1981 Austin Allegro L

Beige Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

37,449 mi
Last recorded37,449 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2018
Typical for 1981 Austin Allegro L66,275 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPDV 927W
MakeAustin
ModelAllegro L
Year1981
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2018 37,449 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 37,442 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 37,428 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2017 37,428 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 37,375 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 37,365 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

nearside rear tyre starting to perish on sidewall.

Pass 12 Jun 2013 37,325 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 37,296 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 19 Jun 2012 37,288 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 37,216 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 37,216 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 37,027 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 36,475 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 36,434 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 36,434 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 May 2007 36,083 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 36,081 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 35,979 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 35,979 miles

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

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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PDV 927W is a 1981 Austin Allegro L in Beige with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 PDV 927W, 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 PDV 927W registered?

PDV 927W is a 1981 Austin Allegro L, first registered on 1 April 1981.

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The MOT history for PDV 927W shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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