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XOV 406T

1978 Austin Allegro 1300 Sdl

Yellow Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

99,828 mi
Last recorded99,828 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2017
Typical for 1978 Austin Allegro 1300 Sdl50,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXOV 406T
MakeAustin
ModelAllegro 1300 Sdl
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2017 99,828 miles

Nearside Front bump stop coming off

Pass 28 Jun 2016 98,492 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 94,120 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 89,478 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 84,962 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 84,692 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2012 77,475 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Fail 25 Jan 2012 77,469 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 75,057 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 75,007 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Dec 2009 75,007 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 74,933 miles

offside front door hinges worn

Fail 8 Dec 2008 74,932 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside front door hinges worn

Pass 10 Dec 2007 74,868 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 74,867 miles

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

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 74,719 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 74,710 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Rear reflector faded in colour (1.5.1d)

front sub frame corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2005 74,518 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 74,517 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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XOV 406T is a 1978 Austin Allegro 1300 Sdl in Yellow with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 XOV 406T, 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.

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What year was XOV 406T registered?

XOV 406T is a 1978 Austin Allegro 1300 Sdl, first registered on 19 December 1978.

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