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A901 JFC

1983 Alfa Romeo Alfasud

Silver Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

2,824 mi
Last recorded2,824 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2024
Typical for 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfasud59,961 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA901 JFC
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelAlfasud
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2024 2,824 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective offside and nearside main beam lights (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

Pass 13 Jun 2023 2,691 miles

Headlamp reflector slightly defective offside and nearside main beam (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

Fail 13 Jun 2023 2,691 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel hose leaking excessively or a risk of fire to offside carburetor (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded return pipe (front to rear) ()

Headlamp reflector slightly defective offside and nearside main beam (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

Pass 27 May 2022 2,421 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded return ()

Headlamp reflector slightly defective offside and nearside main beam (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

Fail 27 May 2022 2,421 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded return ()

Headlamp reflector slightly defective offside and nearside main beam (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

Pass 9 Jun 2021 2,265 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Headlamp reflector slightly defective offside and nearside main beam (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion in underside of vehicle

Pass 1 Jun 2020 1,782 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective main beam reflector (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective main beam reflector (4.1.1 (b) (i))

fuel pipe surface corrosion

under body slight corrosion in places

Pass 3 Jun 2019 1,179 miles

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

fuel pipe surface corrosion

under body slight corrosion in places

Pass 8 Jun 2018 695 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 692 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2017 361 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 99,551 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 98,954 miles

corrision on n/s rear inner wheel arch

signs of front tyres fouling

Fail 27 Mar 2015 98,924 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

o/s/r floor drain hole corroded and expanded.

Pass 27 Feb 2014 97,216 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2013 97,192 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 10 Nov 2012 96,748 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 95,546 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 95,301 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Oct 2010 95,301 miles

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

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

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 93,717 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 91,281 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 90,008 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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A901 JFC is a 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfasud in Silver with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 A901 JFC, 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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A901 JFC is a 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfasud, first registered on 1 August 1983.

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