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BLW 185Y

1982 Alfa Romeo Alfasud

Silver Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2017
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,994 mi
Last recorded93,994 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2016
Typical for 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfasud39,691 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLW 185Y
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelAlfasud
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2016 93,994 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 93,983 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 May 2013 93,874 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 93,791 miles

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

condensation in nearside headlight

fuel pipes corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2010 92,825 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 92,406 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 92,385 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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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BLW 185Y is a 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfasud in Silver with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfasud models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 39,691 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 BLW 185Y, 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 44 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 BLW 185Y registered?

BLW 185Y is a 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfasud, first registered on 17 November 1982.

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