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YTP 109L

1973 Austin Allegro 1300 Sdl

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2019
Tests26 (13 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

447 mi
Last recorded447 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2018
Typical for 1973 Austin Allegro 1300 Sdl79,453 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYTP 109L
MakeAustin
ModelAllegro 1300 Sdl
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 13 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2018 447 miles

Brake pipes rusty

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

Rust, corrosion and welded patches

Fail 27 Nov 2018 447 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Brake pipes rusty

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

Rust, corrosion and welded patches

Pass 21 Nov 2017 443 miles

rear brake slightly binding

slight play in n/s steering rack

Pass 25 Nov 2016 400 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 400 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 250 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 250 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 72 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 67 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 99,762 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 99,759 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 99,154 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 99,154 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2011 98,246 miles

wheel trims fitted to al 4 wheels

Fail 6 Oct 2011 98,246 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

wheel trims fitted to all 4 wheels

Pass 15 Sep 2010 97,485 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 97,478 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 96,746 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 96,738 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Jun 2009 96,699 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

heavy rust, heavy corrosion & heavyly welded patches all over

several corroded patches not in perscibed areas

Pass 15 Jul 2008 96,025 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 95,935 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

nearside steering rack nuckle has play

slight play in steering column top bush

vehicle suffering heavy corrosion throughout

Pass 21 Jun 2007 95,052 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 95,027 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 94,074 miles

o/s/f iner wing slight corrosion

o/s/r suspension strap perished

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/f and o/s/f iner wings corroded by bump stops

n/s/f washer jet inoperative

n/s/r and o/s/r iner wheel arches slight corrosion

n/s/r iner wing corroded

n/s/r outer wheel arch slight corrosion

Fail 30 May 2006 94,071 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s/f o/s/f iner wings corroded by bump stops

n/s/f washer jet inoperative

n/s/r iner wing corroded

n/s/r outer wheel arch slight corrosion

o/s/f outer sill and wing slight corrosion

o/s/f suspension strap perished

o/s/r and n/s/r iner wheel arches slight corrosion

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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YTP 109L is a 1973 Austin Allegro 1300 Sdl in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1973 Austin Allegro 1300 Sdl models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 79,453 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 YTP 109L, 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 53 years old, this Austin Allegro 1300 Sdl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YTP 109L is a 1973 Austin Allegro 1300 Sdl, first registered on 1 July 1973.

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