MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
116,585 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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front brakes unbalanced
near side front flitch plus near side rear wheel arch corroded
near side rear suspension catch strap deteriated
off side suspension set low
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
front brakes unbalanced
near side front flitch plus near side rear wheel arch corroded
off side suspension set low
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
front brakes unbalanced
inner headlights not working
near side front flitch area corroed outside prescribed area
trims fitted to outer sills
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
front brakes unbalanced
inner headlights not working
near side front flitch area corroed outside prescribed area
trims fitted to outer sills
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Covers impede parts of the inspection.
Offside front brake pipe corroding.
Offside rear brake pipe corroding.
Offside rear tyre tread depth nearing minimum limit.
Possible slight roughness developing in offside front and nearside front wheel bearings.
Various areas of underside corroding.
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Covers impede parts of the inspection.
Offside front brake pipe corroding.
Offside rear brake pipe corroding.
Offside rear tyre tread depth nearing minimum limit.
Possible slight roughness developing in offside front and nearside front wheel bearings.
Various areas of underside corroding.
brake pipes slightly corroding
inner sills corroding
rear of vehicle corroding
front chassis corroding
rear of vehicle slightly damaged
underneth of vehicle corroding
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
off side axel mount poor condition
slight play in off side rack
How Reliable is the Austin Allegro Hl?
Based on 857 MOT tests across 107 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VAP 387Y is a 1982 Austin Allegro Hl in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
Across all 1982 Austin Allegro Hl models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 53,393 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 VAP 387Y, 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 44 years old, this Austin Allegro Hl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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VAP 387Y is a 1982 Austin Allegro Hl, first registered on 27 August 1982.
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