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VRL 181S

1978 Austin Allegro 1300 Sdl

Brown Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

59,682 mi
Last recorded59,682 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2014
Typical for 1978 Austin Allegro 1300 Sdl50,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVRL 181S
MakeAustin
ModelAllegro 1300 Sdl
Year1978
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2014 59,682 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 59,514 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 59,345 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 59,343 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 51,764 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 51,764 miles

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 51,660 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 51,343 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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VRL 181S is a 1978 Austin Allegro 1300 Sdl in Brown with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VRL 181S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VRL 181S registered?

VRL 181S is a 1978 Austin Allegro 1300 Sdl, first registered on 31 March 1978.

Is VRL 181S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VRL 181S shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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