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UUN 427T

1979 Austin Allegro 1300 Sdl

Brown Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

54,082 mi
Last recorded54,082 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 1979 Austin Allegro 1300 Sdl54,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUUN 427T
MakeAustin
ModelAllegro 1300 Sdl
Year1979
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 54,082 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2025 54,082 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 53,440 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2024 53,440 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 52,968 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 52,557 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 52,029 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 51,761 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 51,438 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 51,108 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 50,840 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 50,612 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 50,309 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 50,062 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 49,730 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 49,329 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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 Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 48,811 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear innerwing corroded, but not within 30cm of a prescribed area

Pass 10 Mar 2010 48,201 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

offside rear innerwing corroded, but not 30cm of a perscribed area

Pass 26 Feb 2009 47,669 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 47,669 miles

Nearside 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 47,108 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 46,519 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 45,872 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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UUN 427T is a 1979 Austin Allegro 1300 Sdl in Brown with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 1979 Austin Allegro 1300 Sdl models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 54,242 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 UUN 427T, 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 47 years old, this Austin Allegro 1300 Sdl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was UUN 427T registered?

UUN 427T is a 1979 Austin Allegro 1300 Sdl, first registered on 11 April 1979.

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The MOT history for UUN 427T shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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