MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
44,227 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)
exhaust corroded
Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
exhaust backbox corroded
exhaust rubbers split
Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
exhaust backbox corroded
exhaust rubbers split
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
centre exhaust rubbers split
play in offside and nearside steering arm joints or rack
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
centre exhaust rubbers split
play in offside and nearside steering arm joints or rack
Oil leak
exhaust blowing
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
exhaust blowing
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
alternater belt loose
fraying in both rear suspension check straps
front exhaust clamp loose
o/s/f seat loose
slight judder on n/s/r brake
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
alternater belt loose
fraying in both rear suspension check straps
front exhaust clamp loose
o/s/f seat loose
slight judder on n/s/r brake
Corrosion to front valance
Slight corrosion in offside rear inner wheel arch
inner sills rusty
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Corrosion to front valance
Slight corrosion in offside rear inner wheel arch
inner sills rusty
Offside Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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TYA 986W is a 1980 Austin Allegro L in Brown with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 TYA 986W, 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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TYA 986W is a 1980 Austin Allegro L, first registered on 1 October 1980.
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