1979 Austin Allegro 1500 SDL 1.5L Petrol · FVM 157V
1979 Austin Allegro 1500 SDL (1.5L, petrol). First registered 10 Aug 1979. Recorded mileage 48,056 miles. MOT expired on 13 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- AUSTIN ALLEGRO 1500 SDL
- Year / Origin
- 1979 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 May 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (25 Aug 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 48,056 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FVM 157V Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/05/2025
- 48,056 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FVM 157V MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1979 Austin Allegro 1500 Sdl (FVM 157V) between April 2025 and May 2025.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 May 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: Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”.
FVM 157V Mileage History
- 03/04/202548,020 mi
- 15/05/202548,056 mi+36 mi
Average of roughly 315 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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