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RGY 290X

1981 Austin Allegro Hl

Beige Petrol 1485cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2022
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

39,470 mi
Last recorded39,470 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2021
Typical for 1981 Austin Allegro Hl59,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRGY 290X
MakeAustin
ModelAllegro Hl
Year1981
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,485cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2021 39,470 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 39,470 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2020 39,244 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 38,640 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2018 38,640 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 37,838 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 31 May 2017 37,838 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Mar 2014 37,794 miles

Engine won't idle off choke running weak

Hazzard speed varies

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Suspension hard & bouncy

Fail 1 Mar 2014 37,794 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Engine won't idle off choke running weak

Hazzard speed varies

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Suspension hard & bouncy

Pass 19 Aug 2009 37,780 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 27,771 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 37,720 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 36,539 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 36,539 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

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

How Reliable is the Austin Allegro Hl?

Based on 857 MOT tests across 107 vehicles.

67.2%
Pass Rate
637
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
107
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 98
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 50
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 40
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 38
fog lamp not working 33
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RGY 290X is a 1981 Austin Allegro Hl in Beige with a 1,485cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1981 Austin Allegro Hl models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 59,757 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 Hl fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 98 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RGY 290X, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Allegro Hl typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 45 years old, this Austin Allegro Hl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RGY 290X is a 1981 Austin Allegro Hl, first registered on 1 September 1981.

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