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MOT reliability

Austin Allegro 1300 dl auto

137 vehicles · 15 completed MOT tests analysed
47%
MOT pass rate

Based on 137 Austin Allegro 1300 dl auto vehicles and 15 completed MOT tests, the Austin Allegro 1300 dl auto has an overall 47% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 65,289 miles.

137
Vehicles
15
MOT tests
5.3
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Austin Allegro 1300 dl auto problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Austin Allegro 1300 dl auto MOT tests:

  • Other113%
  • Emissions & nuisance4%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension1%
  • Brakes1%

Fuel types: Petrol (137)

Most common Austin Allegro 1300 dl auto MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Austin Allegro 1300 dl auto MOT tests:

  1. Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (4 times)
  2. Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b) (3 times)
  3. Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (2 times)
  4. Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (2 times)
  5. Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (2 times)
  6. Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d) (2 times)
  7. Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) (2 times)
  8. Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) (2 times)
  9. Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (2 times)
  10. Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) (2 times)
  11. Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (2 times)
  12. nearside steering rack inner joint has play. (2 times)
  13. Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working (1 times)
  14. Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) (1 times)
  15. Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) (1 times)

Austin Allegro 1300 dl auto pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1974 1 15 47% 65,289

Austin Allegro 1300 dl auto reliability FAQ

Across 137 Austin Allegro 1300 dl auto vehicles in our MOT data, 47% pass the MOT (a 53% failure rate), with about 5.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Austin Allegro 1300 dl auto MOT issues are: Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3); Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b); Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3).

The typical Austin Allegro 1300 dl auto in our data has covered around 65,289 miles.

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