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THA 703W

1981 Austin Allegro Hl

Turquoise Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

44,627 mi
Last recorded44,627 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2009
Typical for 1981 Austin Allegro Hl59,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTHA 703W
MakeAustin
ModelAllegro Hl
Year1981
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2009 44,627 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2009 44,627 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 44,093 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 44,093 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 43,834 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 43,830 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 18 Oct 2006 43,830 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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THA 703W is a 1981 Austin Allegro Hl in Turquoise with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 THA 703W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was THA 703W registered?

THA 703W is a 1981 Austin Allegro Hl, first registered on 11 June 1981.

Is THA 703W safe to buy?

The MOT history for THA 703W shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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