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AAB 978A

1988 Alfa Romeo Sprint

Red Petrol 1570cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

29,573 mi
Last recorded29,573 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2007
Typical for 1988 Alfa Romeo Sprint65,319 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAAB 978A
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSprint
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,570cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2007 29,573 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2007 29,558 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 29,377 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 29,377 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo Sprint?

Based on 836 MOT tests across 129 vehicles.

72.2%
Pass Rate
383
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
129
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 31
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 29
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 26
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 23
Headlamp not working on main beam 21
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AAB 978A is a 1988 Alfa Romeo Sprint in Red with a 1,570cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1988 Alfa Romeo Sprint models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 65,319 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 Sprint fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 31 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AAB 978A, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Alfa Romeo Sprint typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 38 years old, this Alfa Romeo Sprint is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AAB 978A registered?

AAB 978A is a 1988 Alfa Romeo Sprint, first registered on 9 June 1988.

Is AAB 978A safe to buy?

The MOT history for AAB 978A shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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