MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
75,375 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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 )
slight noise but no roughness to nearside rear hub bearing
very slight exhaust leak from front section
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
rear tyres worn on inside edges
slight noise to nearside rear hub bearing but no roughness
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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XPA 557Y is a 1982 Austin Allegro Hl, first registered on 3 September 1982.
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