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BRU 109T

1979 Austin Allegro 1300 Sdl

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

44,811 mi
Last recorded44,811 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2012
Typical for 1979 Austin Allegro 1300 Sdl54,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRU 109T
MakeAustin
ModelAllegro 1300 Sdl
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2012 44,811 miles

N/S/F and O/S/F suspension bump stops poor

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 27 Nov 2012 44,844 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Fan belt slipping

N/S/F and O/S/F suspension bump stops poor

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 43,707 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2011 43,707 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 42,684 miles

Front suspension bump stops in poor condition

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

Rear silencer leaking around welded joint not excessive

Several engine oil leaks

Fail 13 Dec 2010 42,684 miles

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front suspension bump stops in poor condition

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

Rear silencer leaking around welded joint not excessive

Several engine oil leaks

Pass 29 Dec 2009 41,221 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 39,205 miles

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

cannot check under plastic covers

Pass 23 Jan 2008 37,499 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 37,087 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 36,601 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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BRU 109T is a 1979 Austin Allegro 1300 Sdl in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 BRU 109T, 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 BRU 109T registered?

BRU 109T is a 1979 Austin Allegro 1300 Sdl, first registered on 14 March 1979.

Is BRU 109T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BRU 109T shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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