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KHW 299X

1982 Austin Allegro L

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2016
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

23,865 mi
Last recorded23,865 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2015
Typical for 1982 Austin Allegro L52,673 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKHW 299X
MakeAustin
ModelAllegro L
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2015 23,865 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 23,083 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 23,075 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 22,499 miles

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

Head lamp switch has a poor contact.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 30 Jul 2013 22,499 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Head lamp switch has a poor contact.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Aug 2012 21,996 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 21,990 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

no nearside wing mirror

no rear seatbelts fitted due age of car

Pass 4 Aug 2011 21,301 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 21,292 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 20,665 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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KHW 299X is a 1982 Austin Allegro L in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1982 Austin Allegro L models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 52,673 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 KHW 299X, 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 44 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 KHW 299X registered?

KHW 299X is a 1982 Austin Allegro L, first registered on 12 June 1982.

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