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UAF 224S

1978 Austin Allegro 1300 Sdl

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

1,301 mi
Last recorded1,301 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2021
Typical for 1978 Austin Allegro 1300 Sdl50,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUAF 224S
MakeAustin
ModelAllegro 1300 Sdl
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2021 1,301 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 11,725 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 9,336 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 100,061 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 99,360 miles

all tyres slitting on side wall

wipers smeary

Pass 23 Aug 2016 98,259 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 96,537 miles

Offside Fluid suspension pipe modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

suspension low

Pass 5 Aug 2014 95,149 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 92,315 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 90,499 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brakes slightly unbalanced

off side door mirror discoloured

smoke from exhaust after idle

Pass 29 Jul 2011 86,332 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

near side front brake binding slightly

Pass 17 Aug 2010 84,845 miles

front brake pads begining to get worn

Pass 29 May 2009 83,921 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 83,908 miles

Nearside Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 1 May 2008 81,773 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 81,773 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

engine misfire on tick over possible cause could be exhaust valve<hydro/carbons high as a result>

overall suspension low possibly requires pumping up

Pass 26 Apr 2007 80,459 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 79,476 miles

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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UAF 224S is a 1978 Austin Allegro 1300 Sdl in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UAF 224S, 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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UAF 224S is a 1978 Austin Allegro 1300 Sdl, first registered on 2 June 1978.

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