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A136 SYM

1983 Alfa Romeo Alfasud

Red Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

81,882 mi
Last recorded81,882 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfasud59,961 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA136 SYM
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelAlfasud
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 81,882 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 80,412 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 79,775 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 78,571 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 77,097 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 75,732 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel damp patch from rear but not leaking at time of mot test

Fail 7 May 2021 75,732 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

customer adviced horn on stalk at time of mot test works ok

fuel damp patch from rear but not leaking at time of mot test

slight play rear wheels

Pass 7 May 2020 74,527 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 73,295 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle heavily coated with underseal.

Pass 7 May 2018 71,483 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 69,669 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 67,804 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve defective but function not impaired (3.6.E.3)

Pass 8 May 2015 65,148 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 62,574 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 60,899 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 60,870 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 58,978 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 23 Jan 2012 58,969 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 57,434 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 55,796 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 53,246 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 50,594 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 47,580 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Feb 2007 47,580 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo Alfasud?

Based on 3,126 MOT tests across 420 vehicles.

72.6%
Pass Rate
407
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
420
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 207
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 160
brake binding 121
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 114
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 106
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A136 SYM is a 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfasud in Red with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfasud models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 59,961 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Alfa Romeo Alfasud fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 207 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A136 SYM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Alfa Romeo Alfasud typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 43 years old, this Alfa Romeo Alfasud is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A136 SYM is a 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfasud, first registered on 2 August 1983.

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