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YVY 118R

1977 Austin Allegro 1300 Sdl

Brown Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

22,558 mi
Last recorded22,558 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2020
Typical for 1977 Austin Allegro 1300 Sdl49,005 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYVY 118R
MakeAustin
ModelAllegro 1300 Sdl
Year1977
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2020 22,558 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 22,552 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 22,365 miles

Fuel pipe corroded (nearside front)

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 May 2018 22,358 miles

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipes corroded (nearside front).

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 4 May 2017 21,664 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 19,887 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 17,576 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 17,575 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 May 2011 17,535 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 17,522 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 17,481 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 17,367 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 17,367 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 17,210 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 17,210 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 May 2006 17,061 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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YVY 118R is a 1977 Austin Allegro 1300 Sdl in Brown with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1977 Austin Allegro 1300 Sdl models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 49,005 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 YVY 118R, 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 49 years old, this Austin Allegro 1300 Sdl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YVY 118R is a 1977 Austin Allegro 1300 Sdl, first registered on 1 May 1977.

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