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TFE 475W

1980 Austin Allegro L

Blue Petrol 1485cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2023
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

48,660 mi
Last recorded48,660 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2022
Typical for 1980 Austin Allegro L48,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTFE 475W
MakeAustin
ModelAllegro L
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,485cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2022 48,660 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 48,619 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 48,619 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 48,563 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2018 48,563 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2008 48,514 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 48,433 miles

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

How Reliable is the Austin Allegro L?

Based on 861 MOT tests across 145 vehicles.

65.9%
Pass Rate
549
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
145
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 83
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 38
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 35
fog lamp not working 33
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 32
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TFE 475W is a 1980 Austin Allegro L in Blue with a 1,485cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1980 Austin Allegro L models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 48,619 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Allegro L fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 83 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TFE 475W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was TFE 475W registered?

TFE 475W is a 1980 Austin Allegro L, first registered on 10 November 1980.

Is TFE 475W safe to buy?

The MOT history for TFE 475W shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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