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MSE 540V

1980 Austin Allegro L

Brown Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2011
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

56,642 mi
Last recorded56,642 miles
Recorded on5 May 2010
Typical for 1980 Austin Allegro L48,619 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMSE 540V
MakeAustin
ModelAllegro L
Year1980
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2010 56,642 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s r jack point corroded + weak

underbody undersealed

Fail 27 Apr 2010 56,642 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s r jack point corroded + weak

underbody undersealed

Pass 12 May 2009 56,640 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2009 56,640 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front Steering component damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

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

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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MSE 540V is a 1980 Austin Allegro L in Brown with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 MSE 540V, 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 MSE 540V registered?

MSE 540V is a 1980 Austin Allegro L, first registered on 1 June 1980.

Is MSE 540V safe to buy?

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