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YYJ 197T

1978 Austin Allegro 1300 Sdl

Brown Petrol 1485cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2019
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,653 mi
Last recorded61,653 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2018
Typical for 1978 Austin Allegro 1300 Sdl50,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYYJ 197T
MakeAustin
ModelAllegro 1300 Sdl
Year1978
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,485cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2018 61,653 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 61,632 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 60,926 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 60,926 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 60,375 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 59,773 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

REAR BRAKE SERVICE

Fail 17 Mar 2011 59,773 miles

REAR BRAKE SERVICE

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 59,759 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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YYJ 197T is a 1978 Austin Allegro 1300 Sdl in Brown with a 1,485cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 YYJ 197T, 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 YYJ 197T registered?

YYJ 197T is a 1978 Austin Allegro 1300 Sdl, first registered on 1 November 1978.

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The MOT history for YYJ 197T shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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