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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.
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26% fail on
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
- 8.1% fail on Headlamp aim
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7.0% fail on
Direction indicators
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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
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7.0% fail on
Flashing type
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5.8% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 5.8% fail on Fog lamp
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5.8% fail on
Headlamps
- 5.8% fail on Headlamp
- 5.8% fail on Stop lamp
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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
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1.2% fail on
Position lamps
- 1.2% fail on Front lamps
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20% fail on
Brakes
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10% fail on
Hydraulic systems
(2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
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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)
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10% fail on
Components
(2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
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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
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1.2% fail on
Parking brake
- 1.2% fail on Condition
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1.2% fail on
Service brake control components
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1.2% fail on
Pedal
- 1.2% fail on Anti-slip
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1.2% fail on
Pedal
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1.2% fail on
Hub components
- 1.2% fail on Brake calipers
- 1.2% fail on Restricted movement
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10% fail on
Hydraulic systems
(2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
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16% fail on
Suspension
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9.3% fail on
Prescribed areas
- 7.0% fail on Component mounting
- 2.3% fail on Subframe mounting
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4.7% fail on
Drive shafts
(3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
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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)
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4.7% fail on
Front drive shafts
(4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
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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
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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
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9.3% fail on
Prescribed areas
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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
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1.2% fail on
Fuel system
- 1.2% fail on Tank
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12% fail on
Driver's view of the road
- 7.0% fail on Washers
- 5.8% fail on Wipers
- 1.2% fail on Mirrors
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4.7% fail on
Steering
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4.7% fail on
Steering system
- 3.5% fail on Track rod end
- 1.2% fail on Steering rack
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4.7% fail on
Steering system
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3.5% fail on
Tyres
- 2.3% fail on Condition
- 1.2% fail on Size/type
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3.5% fail on
Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems
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3.5% fail on
Seat belts
- 3.5% fail on Prescribed areas
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3.5% fail on
Seat belts
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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