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1979 Austin Allegro 1500 SDL 1.5L Petrol · DLN 574T

DLN 574T

1979 Austin Allegro 1500 SDL (1.5L, petrol). First registered 05 Jan 1979. Recorded mileage 58,155 miles. MOT expired on 04 Aug 2025.

Make & Model
AUSTIN ALLEGRO 1500 SDL
Year / Origin
1979 · Shrewsbury
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 04 Aug 2025
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
58,155 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.5L
Reliability Guide
Available on IAGC
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 04 Aug 2025
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1979
Engine
1485cc
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DLN 574T Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 05/08/2024
  • 58,155 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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DLN 574T MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1979 Austin Allegro 1500 Sdl (DLN 574T) between July 2022 and August 2024.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 05 August 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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DLN 574T Mileage History

  1. 13/07/202256,368 mi
  2. 21/07/202357,007 mi+639 mi
  3. 28/07/202357,007 mi
  4. 29/07/202458,133 mi+1,126 mi
  5. 05/08/202458,155 mi+22 mi

Average of roughly 865 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

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May be subject to ULEZ charges

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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MOT Expired or Failed
Tax Status Unknown
Average MOT pass rate (60%)
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