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RVB 1S

1978 Austin Allegro 1300 Sdl

Turquoise Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

59,067 mi
Last recorded59,067 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2018
Typical for 1978 Austin Allegro 1300 Sdl50,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRVB 1S
MakeAustin
ModelAllegro 1300 Sdl
Year1978
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2018 59,067 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension unit damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted preventing full examination

slight play n/s steering rack tierod

Fail 1 Dec 2018 59,060 miles

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

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. n/s/r 145 o/s/r 155 (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension unit damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Rear axle straps broken

sill covers fitted preventing full examination

slight play n/s steering rack tierod

Pass 14 Nov 2017 58,931 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear behind retaining clips (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 58,902 miles

Nearside Rear suspension check strap broken

slight corrosion to near side and off side floor

Pass 1 Jul 2015 58,895 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 58,555 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 58,555 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 58,558 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

O/S & N/S outer sills have plastic covers unable to check for corrosion

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 57,911 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

no spare tyre

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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RVB 1S is a 1978 Austin Allegro 1300 Sdl in Turquoise with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1978 Austin Allegro 1300 Sdl models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 50,750 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 RVB 1S, 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 48 years old, this Austin Allegro 1300 Sdl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RVB 1S is a 1978 Austin Allegro 1300 Sdl, first registered on 16 March 1978.

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