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A398 NBV

1984 Alfa Romeo Alfasud

Black Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

37,330 mi
Last recorded37,330 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2019
Typical for 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfasud58,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA398 NBV
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelAlfasud
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2019 37,330 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

No rear seats fitted

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Front and rear of vehicle covered in thick underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2019 37,323 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured by battery (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

heavily treated with underseal under bonnet

heavily treated with underseal underneath front to rear

Fail 24 Jul 2019 37,310 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Seat belt missing all rears (7.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured by battery (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

corroded and treated with excessive under sill treatment under bonnet

vehicle heavily treated with under sill treatment front to rear

Pass 2 Jul 2018 36,497 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 36,478 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 36,054 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 35,529 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 34,990 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 34,406 miles

Both rear wheel bearings slightly noisy

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 33,840 miles

Both rear wheel bearings slightly noisy

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

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 33,549 miles

Both rear wheel bearings slightly noisy

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 32,980 miles

Both rear wheel bearings slightly noisy

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 32,682 miles

Both rear wheel bearings slightly noisy

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 32,339 miles

Both rear wheel bearings have slight noise

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 32,036 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings slightly noisy

Fail 30 Jun 2008 32,022 miles

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

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

Rear wheel bearings slightly noisy

Pass 5 Jul 2007 31,552 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 26 Jun 2007 31,552 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 31,193 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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A398 NBV is a 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfasud in Black with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 A398 NBV, 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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A398 NBV is a 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfasud, first registered on 1 March 1984.

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