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BPF 794Y

1983 Alfa Romeo Alfasud

Black Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

79,577 mi
Last recorded79,577 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2023
Typical for 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfasud59,961 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBPF 794Y
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelAlfasud
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2023 79,577 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2023 79,577 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 79,441 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 79,425 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear gearbox mount slightly deteriorated

vehicle underside has been undersealed

Pass 17 Oct 2018 79,413 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 79,408 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2017 79,340 miles

vehicle underside undersealed

Pass 29 Jan 2016 79,332 miles

oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2014 79,226 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2014 79,221 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 3 May 2013 79,132 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 78,984 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 78,972 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 78,452 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2007 78,451 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 76,358 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2006 76,267 miles

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

Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Inner Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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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BPF 794Y is a 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfasud in Black with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BPF 794Y, 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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BPF 794Y is a 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfasud, first registered on 25 June 1983.

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