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YOL 769T

1979 Austin Allegro 1300 Sdl

Yellow Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2019
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

65,338 mi
Last recorded65,338 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2018
Typical for 1979 Austin Allegro 1300 Sdl54,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYOL 769T
MakeAustin
ModelAllegro 1300 Sdl
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2018 65,338 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 65,137 miles

Oil leak engine (slight) ()

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 64,900 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 2 Sep 2016 64,900 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 5 Sep 2015 64,868 miles

Front valance slight corrosion

Fail 5 Sep 2015 64,868 miles

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

Front valance slight corrosion

Pass 3 Oct 2014 64,695 miles

corrosion on front valance

slight play in n/s steeringrack

Fail 3 Oct 2014 64,695 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

corrosion on front valance

slight play in n/s steeringrack

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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YOL 769T is a 1979 Austin Allegro 1300 Sdl in Yellow with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YOL 769T, 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 YOL 769T registered?

YOL 769T is a 1979 Austin Allegro 1300 Sdl, first registered on 9 March 1979.

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The MOT history for YOL 769T shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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