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Austin Allegro MOT Results

57.0% pass rate
from 86 tests in 2017
(47% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
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Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for pre-1990 cars and highlighted areas where the Austin Allegro is unusually good or bad.

  • 26% fail on Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
    • 8.1% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 7.0% fail on Direction indicators
      • 7.0% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.3% fail on All direction indicators
        • 2.3% fail on Individual lamps
        • 2.3% fail on Side repeaters
    • 5.8% fail on Rear fog lamp
      • 5.8% fail on Fog lamp
    • 5.8% fail on Headlamps
      • 5.8% fail on Headlamp
    • 5.8% fail on Stop lamp
    • 3.5% fail on Hazard warning
      • 3.5% fail on Lamp (5 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Tell tale
    • 3.5% fail on Horn
    • 2.3% fail on Registration plate lamp
    • 1.2% fail on Battery
    • 1.2% fail on Position lamps
      • 1.2% fail on Front lamps
  • 20% fail on Brakes
    • 10% fail on Hydraulic systems (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 10% fail on Components (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 5.8% fail on Pipes (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 5.8% fail on Hoses (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 8.1% fail on Brake performance
      • 5.8% fail on Front wheels
      • 4.7% fail on Rear wheels
      • 2.3% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 1.2% fail on Brake imbalance
      • 1.2% fail on Service brake performance
    • 1.2% fail on Parking brake
      • 1.2% fail on Condition
    • 1.2% fail on Service brake control components
      • 1.2% fail on Pedal
        • 1.2% fail on Anti-slip
    • 1.2% fail on Hub components
      • 1.2% fail on Brake calipers
    • 1.2% fail on Restricted movement
  • 16% fail on Suspension
    • 9.3% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 7.0% fail on Component mounting
      • 2.3% fail on Subframe mounting
    • 4.7% fail on Drive shafts (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 4.7% fail on Front drive shafts (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 4.7% fail on Constant velocity joints (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Fluid suspension (63 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Operation
      • 1.2% fail on Suspension unit
      • 1.2% fail on Pipes
    • 2.3% fail on Wheel bearings
      • 1.2% fail on Front
      • 1.2% fail on Rear
    • 1.2% fail on General condition
    • 1.2% fail on Front suspension joints
  • 13% fail on Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions (120% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 12% fail on Emissions (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.2% fail on Fuel system
      • 1.2% fail on Tank
  • 12% fail on Driver's view of the road
    • 7.0% fail on Washers
    • 5.8% fail on Wipers
    • 1.2% fail on Mirrors
  • 4.7% fail on Steering
    • 4.7% fail on Steering system
      • 3.5% fail on Track rod end
      • 1.2% fail on Steering rack
  • 3.5% fail on Tyres
    • 2.3% fail on Condition
    • 1.2% fail on Size/type
  • 3.5% fail on Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems
    • 3.5% fail on Seat belts
      • 3.5% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 1.2% fail on Body, Structure and General Items
    • 1.2% fail on Body condition
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  • Austin Allegro 1973
    Comfortable ride, many different options available, cool looking estate, Equipe special edition looks great, a great first-time classic car