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UTA 148X

1981 Austin Allegro Hl

Beige Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

88,510 mi
Last recorded88,510 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2008
Typical for 1981 Austin Allegro Hl59,757 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUTA 148X
MakeAustin
ModelAllegro Hl
Year1981
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Jul 2008 88,510 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Baffles loose to centre exhaust silencer

Both rear suspension trumpets grease boots split/ missing

Fuel hoses at fuel pump and carburrettor perished but not leaking

Nearside rear door corroded

Oil leak

Plastic outer sill covers fitted, unable to fully check condition of sills

Slight rumble to nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 10 Jul 2007 86,904 miles

both front bump stops worn

slight movement to both front wheel bearings

slight movement to both sides of steering rack

slight oil leaks from engine

small chunk taken out of n/s/f outer sidewall of tyre

Fail 3 Jul 2007 86,904 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

oil leaks from engine

both front bump stop split

slight movement to all wheel bearings

slight movement to both sides of steering rack

small chunk taken out of n/s/f outer sidewall of tyre

Pass 26 Jun 2006 85,200 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 85,200 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

engine oil leaks. †slight play in steering rack ends. †slight play in lower ball joints.

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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UTA 148X is a 1981 Austin Allegro Hl in Beige with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 UTA 148X, 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.

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UTA 148X is a 1981 Austin Allegro Hl, first registered on 24 November 1981.

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