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D53 DSF

1987 Alfa Romeo Sprint

Black Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,079 mi
Last recorded52,079 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 1987 Alfa Romeo Sprint37,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD53 DSF
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSprint
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 52,079 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 51,975 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

sills have covers fitted

Fail 30 Jul 2019 51,967 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

sills have covers fitted

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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D53 DSF is a 1987 Alfa Romeo Sprint in Black with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1987 Alfa Romeo Sprint models, the average MOT pass rate is 52.8% with a typical mileage of 37,272 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 D53 DSF, 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 39 years old, this Alfa Romeo Sprint is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was D53 DSF registered?

D53 DSF is a 1987 Alfa Romeo Sprint, first registered on 23 March 1987.

Is D53 DSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for D53 DSF shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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