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BUH 729V

1979 Austin Allegro L

Grey Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2011
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,436 mi
Last recorded55,436 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2010
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBUH 729V
MakeAustin
ModelAllegro L
Year1979
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2010 55,436 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 54,998 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside rear bump strap

Fail 25 Feb 2009 54,998 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

offside rear bump strap

How Reliable is the Austin Allegro L?

Based on 861 MOT tests across 145 vehicles.

65.9%
Pass Rate
549
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
145
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 83
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 38
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 35
fog lamp not working 33
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 32
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BUH 729V is a 1979 Austin Allegro L in Grey with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

The most common reason a Austin Allegro L fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 83 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BUH 729V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Allegro L typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 47 years old, this Austin Allegro L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BUH 729V registered?

BUH 729V is a 1979 Austin Allegro L, first registered on 24 September 1979.

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The MOT history for BUH 729V shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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