1981 Austin Allegro L 1.3L Petrol · DUY 131W
1981 Austin Allegro L (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01 May 1981. Recorded mileage 73,912 miles. MOT valid until 15 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- AUSTIN ALLEGRO L
- Year / Origin
- 1981 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,912 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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DUY 131W Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/12/2025
- 73,912 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DUY 131W MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1981 Austin Allegro L (DUY 131W) between June 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 ”.
DUY 131W Mileage History
- 05/06/202372,341 mi
- 09/12/202573,901 mi+1,560 mi
- 16/12/202573,912 mi+11 mi
Average of roughly 620 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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