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RPE 249X

1981 Austin Allegro Hl

Beige Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

43,245 mi
Last recorded43,245 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2014
Typical for 1981 Austin Allegro Hl59,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRPE 249X
MakeAustin
ModelAllegro Hl
Year1981
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2014 43,245 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2014 43,230 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 32,394 miles

windscreen wipers smearing

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

floorpan corroded

front panel corroded

nearside rear view mirror deteriorated

nearside registration plate lamp dim,close to excessive

offside front inner wheelarch corroded

offside rear outer sill ,rear wheelarch and front panel repairs undersealed

Fail 3 Aug 2013 32,366 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

floorpan heavily corroded

front panel corroded

nearside rear view mirror deteriorated

offside front inner wheelarch corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2012 30,489 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

outer floor edges are corroded

suspension is low

Pass 18 Jul 2011 30,213 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

suspension is low

underside is very corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2010 27,119 miles

offside front door is accident damaged

outer sills have covers

underside has surface rust

Pass 29 Jun 2009 25,667 miles

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

outer sills are covered.underside is generally corroded.

Fail 29 Jun 2009 25,667 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

outer sills are covered.underside is generally corroded.

Pass 26 Jul 2008 23,193 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 21,181 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

outer sills are plastic-covered.

Pass 25 Jan 2006 21,022 miles

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

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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RPE 249X is a 1981 Austin Allegro Hl in Beige with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RPE 249X, 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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What year was RPE 249X registered?

RPE 249X is a 1981 Austin Allegro Hl, first registered on 23 October 1981.

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