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A893 JBG

1984 Alfa Romeo Alfasud

Red Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

2,056 mi
Last recorded2,056 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfasud58,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA893 JBG
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelAlfasud
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 2,056 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 1,349 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 101,201 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

UNABLE TO SEE IF WELDING IS TO MOT STANDARD AS BEEN DONE INSIDE VEHICLE AND HIDDEN BY INTERIOR FITTINGS

Fail 20 Apr 2018 1,141 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 101,047 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 544 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Oil leak

front cross member rusty

n/s/f floor corr/holed

Pass 1 Mar 2012 99,944 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 99,094 miles

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

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

chip on wind screen

Pass 11 Mar 2011 99,094 miles

chip on wind screen

Pass 16 Mar 2010 98,473 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 98,473 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 98,061 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 98,061 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

low readings on hand brake

Pass 20 Feb 2008 97,354 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 97,354 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 96,264 miles

inner edge wear on o/s front tyre

Pass 29 Jun 2006 95,789 miles

inner edge wear on o/s front tyre

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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A893 JBG is a 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfasud in Red with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 A893 JBG, 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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A893 JBG is a 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfasud, first registered on 9 May 1984.

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