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VAP 387Y

1982 Austin Allegro Hl

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

116,585 mi
Last recorded116,585 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2014
Typical for 1982 Austin Allegro Hl53,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVAP 387Y
MakeAustin
ModelAllegro Hl
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2014 116,585 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2014 116,585 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 110,315 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2013 110,138 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 103,225 miles

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)

Fail 14 Jul 2012 103,205 miles

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)

Pass 11 Jun 2011 84,914 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 140,988 miles

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.

Fail 17 Jun 2010 140,986 miles

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.

Pass 19 Jun 2009 139,901 miles

brake pipes slightly corroding

inner sills corroding

rear of vehicle corroding

Pass 16 May 2008 137,267 miles

front chassis corroding

rear of vehicle slightly damaged

underneth of vehicle corroding

Pass 14 May 2007 137,199 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 137,199 miles

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)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 137,172 miles

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.

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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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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What year was VAP 387Y registered?

VAP 387Y is a 1982 Austin Allegro Hl, first registered on 27 August 1982.

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