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JGW 893V

1980 Austin Allegro L

Grey Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2016
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

72,020 mi
Last recorded72,020 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2015
Typical for 1980 Austin Allegro L48,619 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJGW 893V
MakeAustin
ModelAllegro L
Year1980
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 24 Oct 2015 72,020 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2014 66,842 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre in poor condition

Pass 23 Dec 2011 66,817 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 60,929 miles

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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JGW 893V is a 1980 Austin Allegro L in Grey with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1980 Austin Allegro L models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 48,619 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 JGW 893V, 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 46 years old, this Austin Allegro L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JGW 893V registered?

JGW 893V is a 1980 Austin Allegro L, first registered on 9 May 1980.

Is JGW 893V safe to buy?

The MOT history for JGW 893V shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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