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A420 TMB

1984 Alfa Romeo Alfasud

Red Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

97,647 mi
Last recorded97,647 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2023
Typical for 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfasud58,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA420 TMB
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelAlfasud
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2023 97,647 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 97,968 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 97,950 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 97,929 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 97,914 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 97,024 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 96,843 miles

Extensive welding to underside and floor , appears satisfactory

Fail 15 Jul 2016 96,843 miles

Extensive welding to underside and floor , appears satisfactory

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 96,551 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 96,311 miles

underbody has a heavy application of underseal

Pass 2 Nov 2012 95,879 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 95,879 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 95,457 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

handbrake

rear wheel bearings slightly noisey

Fail 31 Aug 2011 95,457 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

handbrake

rear wheel bearings slightly noisey

Pass 30 Sep 2010 94,269 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 93,675 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion on o/s outer sill and floor

n/s/f lower rear suspension arm slight play inner bush

o/s/f brake hose slight twist

Fail 21 Aug 2009 93,675 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion on o/s outer sill and floor

n/s/f lower rear suspension arm slight play inner bush

o/s/f brake hose slight twist

Pass 5 Sep 2008 92,563 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 92,563 miles

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

Nearside Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 May 2007 91,570 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 91,570 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 May 2006 90,469 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 90,469 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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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A420 TMB is a 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfasud in Red with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 A420 TMB, 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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A420 TMB is a 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfasud, first registered on 1 March 1984.

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