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WJK 915T

1979 Austin Allegro 1300 Sdl

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

48,273 mi
Last recorded48,273 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2021
Typical for 1979 Austin Allegro 1300 Sdl54,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJK 915T
MakeAustin
ModelAllegro 1300 Sdl
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2021 48,273 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 48,179 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 48,134 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 47,924 miles

All steering joint gaiters deteriorated

Nearside Front knocking highlighted when parking vehicle (within damper) and further investigation required

Underside of vehicle has had recent welding and underseal applied causing difficulty inspecting

wear to the o/s driveshaft

Fail 28 Aug 2018 47,924 miles

All position lamps not working as a separate function as required on switch (4.2.1 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All steering joint gaiters deteriorated

Nearside Front knocking highlighted when parking vehicle (within damper) and further investigation required

Underside of vehicle has had recent welding and underseal applied causing difficulty inspecting

wear to the o/s driveshaft

Pass 31 Aug 2017 47,665 miles

All front ball joint dust covers deteriorated

General underside corrosion

Light knocking noise from front suspension but unable to identify during test.

Fail 23 Aug 2017 47,665 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

All front ball joint dust covers deteriorated

General underside corrosion

Light knocking noise from front suspension but unable to identify during test.

Pass 1 Sep 2016 47,454 miles

Nearside Rear inner sill/arch corrosion

Pass 24 Sep 2015 47,231 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 47,224 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 46,863 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 46,863 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 46,581 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 Jul 2013 46,581 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 46,172 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 46,172 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Oct 2010 45,389 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 45,145 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 45,145 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 44,866 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 44,458 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 44,187 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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WJK 915T is a 1979 Austin Allegro 1300 Sdl in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WJK 915T, 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 WJK 915T registered?

WJK 915T is a 1979 Austin Allegro 1300 Sdl, first registered on 1 May 1979.

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