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NPF 662W

1981 Austin Allegro L

Yellow Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2009
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

52,868 mi
Last recorded52,868 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2008
Typical for 1981 Austin Allegro L66,275 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNPF 662W
MakeAustin
ModelAllegro L
Year1981
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2008 52,868 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 52,867 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 50,069 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 50,063 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Surface corrosion N/S sill & plastic cover over O/S sill so cant see if any rust

Fail 27 Dec 2006 50,050 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Front Gas suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Gas suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear+both front door steps coroding

n/s/f +o/s/r wheel arches corroding

rear of vehical very rusty

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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NPF 662W is a 1981 Austin Allegro L in Yellow with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 NPF 662W, 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 NPF 662W registered?

NPF 662W is a 1981 Austin Allegro L, first registered on 10 March 1981.

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