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PJT 269W

1981 Austin Allegro Hl

Silver Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

104,953 mi
Last recorded104,953 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2008
Typical for 1981 Austin Allegro Hl59,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJT 269W
MakeAustin
ModelAllegro Hl
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Jun 2008 104,953 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Boot floor pan corrored

Front panel has various corrosion

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

Oil leak

Rear exhaust secured by wire

Spare tyre defective

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 May 2007 101,990 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 101,990 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Corrosion on o/s/r wheel arch

Pass 16 Jun 2006 97,641 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 97,431 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

advise fuel pipe insecure on fuel pump

advise nearside inner driveshaft oil seal leaking

advise slight corrosion around drivers seat mount

How Reliable is the Austin Allegro Hl?

Based on 857 MOT tests across 107 vehicles.

67.2%
Pass Rate
637
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
107
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 98
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 50
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 40
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 38
fog lamp not working 33
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PJT 269W is a 1981 Austin Allegro Hl in Silver 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 Hl models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 59,757 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 Hl fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 98 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PJT 269W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Allegro Hl typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 45 years old, this Austin Allegro Hl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PJT 269W registered?

PJT 269W is a 1981 Austin Allegro Hl, first registered on 1 July 1981.

Is PJT 269W safe to buy?

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