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SMR 148S

1978 Austin Allegro 1300 Sdl

Brown Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

34,586 mi
Last recorded34,586 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2007
Typical for 1978 Austin Allegro 1300 Sdl50,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSMR 148S
MakeAustin
ModelAllegro 1300 Sdl
Year1978
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2007 34,586 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 34,524 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 34,081 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 34,018 miles

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

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

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

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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SMR 148S is a 1978 Austin Allegro 1300 Sdl in Brown with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SMR 148S, 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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What year was SMR 148S registered?

SMR 148S is a 1978 Austin Allegro 1300 Sdl, first registered on 2 March 1978.

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