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XBN 392T

1979 Austin Allegro 1300 Sdl

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

1,669 mi
Last recorded1,669 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2013
Typical for 1979 Austin Allegro 1300 Sdl54,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXBN 392T
MakeAustin
ModelAllegro 1300 Sdl
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2013 1,669 miles

Exhaust tail pipe badly corroded

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

Oil leak

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

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

Vehicle emits blue smoke on start up

Fail 6 Feb 2013 1,661 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

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

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

Vehicle emits blue smoke on start up

Fail 3 Feb 2012 99,777 miles

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

Slight corrosion on both front wings on front edges

Pass 3 Feb 2012 99,777 miles

Slight corrosion on both front wings on front edges

Fail 15 Feb 2011 95,670 miles

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 95,670 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 91,564 miles

Oil leak from engine

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

Suspension height slightly low

Pass 4 Feb 2009 88,268 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 88,268 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2008 84,155 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 84,155 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 77,515 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 71,642 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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XBN 392T is a 1979 Austin Allegro 1300 Sdl in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 XBN 392T, 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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XBN 392T is a 1979 Austin Allegro 1300 Sdl, first registered on 5 June 1979.

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