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A89 HFR

1983 Alfa Romeo Alfasud

Silver Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,474 mi
Last recorded62,474 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2024
Typical for 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfasud59,961 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA89 HFR
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelAlfasud
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2024 62,474 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 61,626 miles

vehicle underside extensively patched and heavily undersealed

Pass 9 Jun 2022 61,245 miles

The underside of this vehicle has extensively patched and welded to include floors ,sills and the rear subframe close to rear spring mountings

Pass 19 Jul 2019 61,237 miles

Coil spring corroded all four coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Various suspension components have some minor surface corrosion

vehicle underside undersealed

Pass 29 Jun 2016 61,229 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

various under body welding repairs

Pass 4 Dec 2014 61,219 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

underbody heavilly undersealed

Fail 2 Dec 2014 61,219 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

underbody heavilly undersealed

Pass 23 Nov 2013 61,206 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 60,949 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 60,936 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 60,787 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside headlight dim

Pass 26 Aug 2010 60,761 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2010 60,755 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 60,267 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

Spare tyre defective

plastic oversills fitted offside/nearside.

slight imbalace in front brakes.

Fail 5 Jun 2009 60,265 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

Spare tyre defective

plastic oversills fitted offside/nearside.

slight imbalace in front brakes.

Fail 26 Jan 2009 60,265 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.3.A.2)

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

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

spare tyre flat

Pass 14 Mar 2008 60,198 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2007 60,099 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 60,099 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 59,626 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 59,621 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

battery insecure

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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A89 HFR is a 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfasud in Silver with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 A89 HFR, 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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A89 HFR is a 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfasud, first registered on 1 September 1983.

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