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XMJ 334X

1981 Austin Allegro L

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

57,491 mi
Last recorded57,491 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 1981 Austin Allegro L66,275 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXMJ 334X
MakeAustin
ModelAllegro L
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 57,491 miles

Nearside Rear Rebound strap frayed

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rebound strap split

Pass 16 Dec 2024 56,280 miles

Nearside Rear Rebound strap frayed

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rebound strap split

Pass 13 Dec 2023 55,365 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 54,403 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2021 53,855 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 53,853 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 53,358 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 53,308 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 53,293 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 53,197 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all four tyres on inner side wall starting to crack also in tread area.

Pass 25 Jan 2016 52,718 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 52,711 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 51,870 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 51,838 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Allegro L?

Based on 861 MOT tests across 145 vehicles.

65.9%
Pass Rate
549
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
145
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 83
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 38
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 35
fog lamp not working 33
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 32
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XMJ 334X is a 1981 Austin Allegro L in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 1981 Austin Allegro L models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 66,275 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Allegro L fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 83 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XMJ 334X, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Allegro L typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 45 years old, this Austin Allegro L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was XMJ 334X registered?

XMJ 334X is a 1981 Austin Allegro L, first registered on 13 August 1981.

Is XMJ 334X safe to buy?

The MOT history for XMJ 334X shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does XMJ 334X have outstanding finance?

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