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CEY 19X

1981 Austin Allegro L

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2017
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

28,143 mi
Last recorded28,143 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2016
Typical for 1981 Austin Allegro L66,275 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCEY 19X
MakeAustin
ModelAllegro L
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2016 28,143 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 28,068 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 28,068 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 28,056 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Mar 2013 28,049 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 27,990 miles

Coolant leak

offside+nearside rear rebound straps

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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CEY 19X is a 1981 Austin Allegro L in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CEY 19X, 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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What year was CEY 19X registered?

CEY 19X is a 1981 Austin Allegro L, first registered on 1 September 1981.

Is CEY 19X safe to buy?

The MOT history for CEY 19X shows 6 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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