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VYG 142X

1981 Austin Allegro Hl

Orange Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

70,888 mi
Last recorded70,888 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2014
Typical for 1981 Austin Allegro Hl59,757 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVYG 142X
MakeAustin
ModelAllegro Hl
Year1981
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2014 70,888 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 70,876 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 70,876 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 70,872 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 70,866 miles

front exhaust joint leaking

Fail 1 Feb 2008 70,823 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 70,823 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 70,718 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 70,706 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 Jan 2006 70,072 miles

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 10 Jan 2006 70,072 miles

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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VYG 142X is a 1981 Austin Allegro Hl in Orange with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VYG 142X, 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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What year was VYG 142X registered?

VYG 142X is a 1981 Austin Allegro Hl, first registered on 22 September 1981.

Is VYG 142X safe to buy?

The MOT history for VYG 142X shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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