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XPA 557Y

1982 Austin Allegro Hl

Red Petrol 1485cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

75,375 mi
Last recorded75,375 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2016
Typical for 1982 Austin Allegro Hl53,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXPA 557Y
MakeAustin
ModelAllegro Hl
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,485cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2016 75,375 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 73,724 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2015 73,687 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 72,315 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Very slight leak from front exhaust pipe

offside front floor pan corroded close to seat mount but outside mot perscribed areas ( over 30cm from belt mounts and seat not insecure )

Pass 24 Jul 2013 69,091 miles

slight noise but no roughness to nearside rear hub bearing

very slight exhaust leak from front section

Fail 24 Aug 2012 67,342 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear tyres worn on inside edges

slight noise to nearside rear hub bearing but no roughness

Pass 24 Aug 2012 67,342 miles

rear tyres worn on inside edges

slight noise to nearside rear hub bearing but no roughness

Fail 4 Aug 2012 66,959 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front tyre uneven wear pattern

offside rear floorpan in poor condition at jacking point

possible noisy driveshaft on nearside front

rear tyres worn on inside edges

sill covers fitted

slight noise to nearside rear hub bearing but not considered rough

Pass 26 Jul 2011 65,998 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

front suspension tie-rod bushes worn

plastic sill covers fitted

poor wear pattern to nearside front tyre

rear tyres worn on edges

Fail 18 Aug 2010 64,015 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

plastic sill covers fitted ( factory fitment) preventing full inspection of outer sills

surface corrosion to hydragas pipes within clips

surface corrosion to underside - may benefit from anti-rust treatment

Pass 18 Aug 2010 64,015 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

plastic sill covers fitted ( factory fitment) preventing full inspection of outer sills

surface corrosion to hydragas pipes within clips

surface corrosion to underside - may benefit from anti-rust treatment

Pass 7 Jul 2009 62,172 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

slight play in offside inner rack joint

Fail 26 Jun 2009 62,109 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

slight "chuff" from exhaust in area of manifold

slight play in offside inner rack joint

Pass 26 Jun 2008 60,446 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

emissions - hydrocarbons (HC) quite high and C/O low @ 0.20 - engine tune up recommended

front tyres have slight perishing within treads

offside sill appears repaired within MOT perscribed area of seat belt mounting - repairs appear sound

plastic (factory) sill covers fitted - full sill inspection not done.

poor wear pattern to nearside rear tyre

rear tyres have slightly perished sidewalls

slight play in steering offside inner rack joint

very slight noise detected on nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 14 Jul 2007 58,355 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 58,355 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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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XPA 557Y is a 1982 Austin Allegro Hl in Red with a 1,485cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XPA 557Y, 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 XPA 557Y registered?

XPA 557Y is a 1982 Austin Allegro Hl, first registered on 3 September 1982.

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