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DBJ 513T

1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud

White Petrol 1351cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2012
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

44,144 mi
Last recorded44,144 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2011
Typical for 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud56,166 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDBJ 513T
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelAlfasud
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,351cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2011 44,144 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

general corrosion under vehicle

Fail 6 Sep 2011 44,095 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Front Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all suspension components on underside of vehicle heavily corroded

Pass 24 May 2006 44,074 miles

underbody suspension wheels and shockers very rusty

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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DBJ 513T is a 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud in White with a 1,351cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 56,166 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 DBJ 513T, 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 48 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 DBJ 513T registered?

DBJ 513T is a 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud, first registered on 20 October 1978.

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The MOT history for DBJ 513T 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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