Alfa Romeo Sprint Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Alfa Romeo Sprint car check
Is the Alfa Romeo Sprint reliable? We analysed 836 real MOT tests across 129 vehicles to find out.
Got a specific Alfa Romeo Sprint? Enter the reg for a free check:
The Alfa Romeo Sprint is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, parking brake: efficiency below requirements and suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Alfa Romeo Sprint.
Alfa Romeo Sprint Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Alfa Romeo Sprint. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Alfa Romeo Sprint MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Alfa Romeo Sprint to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Alfa Romeo Sprint Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Alfa Romeo Sprint fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Alfa Romeo Sprint Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Alfa Romeo Sprint owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Alfa Romeo Sprint MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Alfa Romeo Sprint year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 86 | 68.6% | 40,921 | 66,862 | 80,871 |
| 1988 | 143 | 67.1% | 49,382 | 65,319 | 84,815 |
| 1987 | 72 | 52.8% | 20,651 | 37,272 | 61,591 |
| 1983 | 61 | 67.2% | 44,705 | 55,494 | 68,840 |
| 1966 | 86 | 73.3% | 15,612 | 53,217 | 60,356 |
| 1965 | 62 | 77.4% | 29,520 | 53,178 | 63,856 |
| 1964 | 58 | 79.3% | 7,685 | 11,066 | 71,077 |
How Long Does a Alfa Romeo Sprint Last?
Based on 129 Alfa Romeo Sprint vehicles on UK roads.
Alfa Romeo Sprint Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Alfa Romeo Sprint MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Alfa Romeo Sprint
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
79.3% MOT pass rate from 58 tests
52.8% MOT pass rate from 72 tests
The best year to buy a used Alfa Romeo Sprint is 1964, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 79.3% across 58 tests. The 1987 model year has the lowest pass rate at 52.8% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Alfa Romeo Sprint Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alfa Romeo Sprint THIS CAR | 72.2% | 836 | 55,103 mi | 62 yrs |
| Alfa Romeo 156 | 66.1% | 487,324 | 82,323 mi | 28 yrs |
| Alfa Romeo 147 | 68.9% | 411,257 | 69,088 mi | 25 yrs |
| Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 78.3% | 348,185 | 63,719 mi | 16 yrs |
| Citroen C3 Picasso Vtr Plus HDI | 84.2% | 1,439 | 91,032 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Alfa Romeo 156 (66.1% pass rate) and the Alfa Romeo 147 (68.9% pass rate), the Alfa Romeo Sprint outperforms both on MOT reliability.
Found a Alfa Romeo Sprint you like?
Run a full vehicle history check on the specific car. See finance, stolen, write-off, mileage and MOT data for that exact vehicle.
Check a specific Alfa Romeo SprintShould you buy a used Alfa Romeo Sprint?
The Alfa Romeo Sprint has an overall MOT pass rate of 72.2% across 836 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
The most common problems on the Alfa Romeo Sprint are windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (31 recorded failures), parking brake: efficiency below requirements (29), and suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (26). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Alfa Romeo Sprint owner drives around 383 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Alfa Romeo Sprint models stay on UK roads for around 62 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.