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LAN 540W

1981 Austin Allegro L

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

12,181 mi
Last recorded12,181 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2010
Typical for 1981 Austin Allegro L66,275 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLAN 540W
MakeAustin
ModelAllegro L
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2010 12,181 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 12,148 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2008 12,114 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 10,542 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 10,218 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 10,216 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

All tyres perrished

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

ENGINE OVERHEATED ON TEST I have wired up cooling fan switch on to run cooling fan motor all the time [suggest new cooling fan switch needed]

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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LAN 540W is a 1981 Austin Allegro L in Blue with a 1,275cc 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 LAN 540W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LAN 540W registered?

LAN 540W is a 1981 Austin Allegro L, first registered on 28 May 1981.

Is LAN 540W safe to buy?

The MOT history for LAN 540W 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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