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B7 SUD

1985 Alfa Romeo Alfasud

Red Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

6,243 mi
Last recorded6,243 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 1985 Alfa Romeo Alfasud67,084 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB7 SUD
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelAlfasud
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 6,243 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2025 6,240 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive misfire detected (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both rubbers (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working due to side lights not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 6,160 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 6,125 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Jul 2016 5,883 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 5,813 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 4,405 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 4,405 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 3,870 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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Fail 11 Oct 2012 3,870 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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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B7 SUD is a 1985 Alfa Romeo Alfasud in Red with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1985 Alfa Romeo Alfasud models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 67,084 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 B7 SUD, 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 41 years old, this Alfa Romeo Alfasud is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B7 SUD registered?

B7 SUD is a 1985 Alfa Romeo Alfasud, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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