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BGN 59S

1978 Austin Allegro 1300 Sdl

Brown Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2012
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

53,396 mi
Last recorded53,396 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2011
Typical for 1978 Austin Allegro 1300 Sdl50,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBGN 59S
MakeAustin
ModelAllegro 1300 Sdl
Year1978
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2011 53,396 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2011 53,393 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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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BGN 59S is a 1978 Austin Allegro 1300 Sdl in Brown with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BGN 59S, 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 BGN 59S registered?

BGN 59S is a 1978 Austin Allegro 1300 Sdl, first registered on 19 May 1978.

Is BGN 59S safe to buy?

The MOT history for BGN 59S shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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