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NYC 299V

1980 Austin Allegro L

Cream Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

62,415 mi
Last recorded62,415 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2006
Typical for 1980 Austin Allegro L48,619 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNYC 299V
MakeAustin
ModelAllegro L
Year1980
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 11 Jul 2006 62,415 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)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2005 62,238 miles

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

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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NYC 299V is a 1980 Austin Allegro L in Cream with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 NYC 299V, 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.

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What year was NYC 299V registered?

NYC 299V is a 1980 Austin Allegro L, first registered on 1 February 1980.

Is NYC 299V safe to buy?

The MOT history for NYC 299V shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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