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WNG 17X

1982 Austin Allegro L

Beige Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

15,738 mi
Last recorded15,738 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2016
Typical for 1982 Austin Allegro L52,673 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWNG 17X
MakeAustin
ModelAllegro L
Year1982
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2016 15,738 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

under body corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2015 15,719 miles

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

Oil leak

has slight corrosion to n/s/r outrigger [jacking point]

Pass 22 Feb 2014 15,656 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 15,591 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 15,475 miles

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)

off/side front starting to crack

Fail 7 Nov 2011 15,468 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

off/side front starting to crack

Pass 18 Feb 2011 15,434 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 15,434 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 15,284 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside 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)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside rear inner wheel arch @ rear corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2009 15,284 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside 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)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside rear inner wheel arch @ rear corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2006 15,065 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

rear registration plate deteriorating

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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WNG 17X is a 1982 Austin Allegro L in Beige with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1982 Austin Allegro L models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 52,673 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 WNG 17X, 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 44 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 WNG 17X registered?

WNG 17X is a 1982 Austin Allegro L, first registered on 12 February 1982.

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