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BUN 125W

1981 Austin Allegro L

Beige Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,804 mi
Last recorded113,804 miles
Recorded on17 May 2021
Typical for 1981 Austin Allegro L66,275 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBUN 125W
MakeAustin
ModelAllegro L
Year1981
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2021 113,804 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fuel tank slightly loose rear sill heavily corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

general corrosion to underside of vechicle

Fail 28 Apr 2021 113,798 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength round jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Fuel tank slightly loose rear sill heavily corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

general corrosion on under side of vehicle

Pass 15 Sep 2016 113,634 miles

Offside Front Lower o/s front lower ball joint has slight play

Offside Rear Inner o/s inner Tyre has slight cracking

Pass 29 Dec 2015 112,704 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 112,697 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 108,280 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Apr 2014 108,185 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s rear rebound rubber deteriorated

Pass 5 Apr 2013 102,858 miles

inner wing panels corroded

rear suspension rebound straps worn rear o/s brake pipes corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2012 97,831 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 93,628 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

general corrosion on body stucture

Pass 3 Apr 2010 88,986 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 81,080 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 75,030 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2007 70,888 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 67,485 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 67,485 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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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BUN 125W is a 1981 Austin Allegro L in Beige with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1981 Austin Allegro L models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 66,275 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 BUN 125W, 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 45 years old, this Austin Allegro L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BUN 125W is a 1981 Austin Allegro L, first registered on 14 July 1981.

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