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TYA 986W

1980 Austin Allegro L

Brown Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

44,227 mi
Last recorded44,227 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2015
Typical for 1980 Austin Allegro L48,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTYA 986W
MakeAustin
ModelAllegro L
Year1980
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2015 44,227 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 44,217 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust backbox corroded

exhaust rubbers split

Fail 19 Sep 2014 44,217 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust backbox corroded

exhaust rubbers split

Pass 2 Sep 2013 44,200 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2013 44,200 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 44,152 miles

Oil leak

exhaust blowing

Fail 17 Sep 2012 44,152 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 43,973 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2011 43,461 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 43,179 miles

Corrosion to front valance

Slight corrosion in offside rear inner wheel arch

inner sills rusty

Fail 3 Sep 2010 43,178 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 38,234 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 38,143 miles

Offside Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 36,398 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 35,148 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 May 2006 28,420 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 28,420 miles

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.

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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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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What year was TYA 986W registered?

TYA 986W is a 1980 Austin Allegro L, first registered on 1 October 1980.

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The MOT history for TYA 986W shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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