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C233 GGK

1985 Alfa Romeo Alfasud

Black Petrol 1351cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2012
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

96,095 mi
Last recorded96,095 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2011
Typical for 1985 Alfa Romeo Alfasud67,084 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC233 GGK
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelAlfasud
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,351cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2011 96,095 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 96,095 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Fail 19 Aug 2010 95,680 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 95,680 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 95,393 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 95,392 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2009 95,385 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 94,984 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 94,983 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 94,429 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 94,428 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

o/s n/s front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 27 Jul 2006 93,696 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 93,695 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2005 92,826 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2005 92,826 miles

Nearside Front Upper Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Front Upper Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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C233 GGK is a 1985 Alfa Romeo Alfasud in Black with a 1,351cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 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 C233 GGK, 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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C233 GGK is a 1985 Alfa Romeo Alfasud, first registered on 8 October 1985.

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