MOT reliability

Austin Allegro sdl

Q: Is the Austin Allegro sdl reliable?

Across 8,316 Austin Allegro sdl vehicles in our MOT data, 78% pass the MOT (a 22% failure rate), with about 1.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.

8,316 vehicles · 73 completed MOT tests analysed

78%

MOT pass rate

Based on 8,316 Austin Allegro sdl vehicles and 73 completed MOT tests, the Austin Allegro sdl has an overall 78% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 41,332 miles.

8,316

Vehicles

MOT tests

2,237

Avg miles / year

1.3

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Austin Allegro sdl problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Austin Allegro sdl MOT tests:

Other126%
Brakes8%
Tyres, wheels & suspension7%
Emissions & nuisance5%
Seatbelts & equipment3%
Steering2%
Body & structure1%

Austin Allegro sdl pass rate by age

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate

Fuel types: Petrol (8,316)

Most common Austin Allegro sdl MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Austin Allegro sdl MOT tests:

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3) (6 times)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a) (4 times)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (3 times)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (2 times)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a) (2 times)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b) (2 times)
plastic sill trims fitted not allowing full access for inspection (2 times)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2 times)
Hydragas suspension a lillt firm at rear (2 times)
hydragas suspension pipes rusty (2 times)
plastic outer sill covers (2 times)
slight play in offside front lower swivel (2 times)
surface corrosion to fuel tank and underside - may benefit from application of rust converter/waxoyl type materials (2 times)
wiperblades starting to perish (2 times)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c) (2 times)

Austin Allegro sdl pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
1979	5	33	76%	43,159
1978	5	38	79%	40,617
1975	1	2	100%	35,766

Austin Allegro sdl reliability FAQ

Across 8,316 Austin Allegro sdl vehicles in our MOT data, 78% pass the MOT (a 22% failure rate), with about 1.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Austin Allegro sdl MOT issues are: Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3); Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a); Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c).

The typical Austin Allegro sdl in our data has covered around 41,332 miles.

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