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XDF 574X

1982 Austin Allegro Hl

Beige Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

55,401 mi
Last recorded55,401 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2021
Typical for 1982 Austin Allegro Hl53,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXDF 574X
MakeAustin
ModelAllegro Hl
Year1982
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 11 Aug 2021 55,401 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 55,285 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 55,272 miles

Offside Front Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play

Pass 8 Aug 2018 55,267 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 55,261 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 15 Aug 2017 55,261 miles

Direction indicators not working all four (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Oct 2016 55,249 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 54,785 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Caliper boot piston split

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre heavily perished

Offside beam adjuster device fitted to headlight

Parking brake warning light not working

Pass 24 Oct 2014 54,638 miles

o/s/f upper swivel has slight play

o/s/r tyre has cracks in the tread

steering rack has alot of play n/s

Fail 20 Oct 2014 54,638 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

o/s/f upper swivel has slight play

o/s/r tyre has cracks in the tread

steering rack has alot of play n/s

Pass 25 Oct 2013 54,441 miles

Nearside rear hub bearing worn.

Pass 5 Nov 2012 54,372 miles

Nearside rear hub bearing noisey/worn.

Offside and nearside front brake hoses perishing.

Wear detected in nearside inner steering rack joint.

Fail 1 Nov 2012 54,372 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear hub bearing noisey/worn.

Offside and nearside front brake hoses perishing.

Wear detected in nearside inner steering rack joint.

Pass 14 Nov 2011 54,209 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 5 Nov 2011 54,209 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 54,063 miles

Drivers side outer track rod end boot split

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Passenger side rear suspension check strap broken

Fail 3 Nov 2010 54,063 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Drivers side outer track rod end boot split

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Passenger side rear suspension check strap broken

Pass 30 Oct 2009 53,970 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 53,966 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 53,966 miles

Brake pedal functionally incomplete (3.3.A.1a)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 May 2007 53,892 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 53,062 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 53,062 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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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XDF 574X is a 1982 Austin Allegro Hl in Beige with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 XDF 574X, 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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XDF 574X is a 1982 Austin Allegro Hl, first registered on 26 May 1982.

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