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A908 MKX

1983 Alfa Romeo Alfasud

Black Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

83,219 mi
Last recorded83,219 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2018
Typical for 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfasud59,961 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA908 MKX
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelAlfasud
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc
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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2018 83,219 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 83,219 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 82,069 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 82,068 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 81,521 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 81,462 miles

advise corrosion on nearside front inner wheel arch but not within 30cm of a structural point

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2014 81,354 miles

Corrosion on front torear fuel pipes.

Slight corrosion on n/s front outer floor pan.

Pass 2 Sep 2013 81,204 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 81,176 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 81,056 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 81,009 miles

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

Corrosion on front top rear metal fuel pipe.

Pass 8 Aug 2011 80,887 miles

Rear nearside tyre is slightly out-of-round

Fail 8 Aug 2011 80,887 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear nearside tyre is slightly out-of-round

Pass 10 Jun 2010 80,616 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 80,370 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 80,344 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 80,163 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2008 80,162 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2007 79,673 miles

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)

n/s/f brake binding slighty

Pass 20 Jan 2006 79,316 miles

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)

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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A908 MKX is a 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfasud in Black with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 A908 MKX, 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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A908 MKX is a 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfasud, first registered on 27 September 1983.

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