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SBW 870X

1981 Austin Allegro Hl

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2014
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,014 mi
Last recorded72,014 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2013
Typical for 1981 Austin Allegro Hl59,757 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSBW 870X
MakeAustin
ModelAllegro Hl
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2013 72,014 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 17 Oct 2013 72,014 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 69,420 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 67,192 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 66,621 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 66,813 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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SBW 870X is a 1981 Austin Allegro Hl 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 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 SBW 870X, 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 SBW 870X registered?

SBW 870X is a 1981 Austin Allegro Hl, first registered on 1 August 1981.

Is SBW 870X safe to buy?

The MOT history for SBW 870X 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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