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A178 LCK

1984 Alfa Romeo Alfasud

Black Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2014
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

41,242 mi
Last recorded41,242 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2013
Typical for 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfasud58,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA178 LCK
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelAlfasud
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2013 41,242 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 41,241 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 41,241 miles

only drivers seat fitted at time of test which is fitted with a 5 point harness

surface corrosion to all brake discs

windscreen washers need adjusting

Fail 27 Jan 2011 41,241 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 41,241 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 41,241 miles

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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A178 LCK is a 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfasud in Black with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfasud models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 58,040 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A178 LCK, 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 42 years old, this Alfa Romeo Alfasud is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A178 LCK registered?

A178 LCK is a 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfasud, first registered on 3 February 1984.

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