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DHY 973W

1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud

Black Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

31,584 mi
Last recorded31,584 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2010
Typical for 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud53,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDHY 973W
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelAlfasud
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Jul 2010 31,584 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fail 2 Nov 2009 30,911 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 19,838 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 5,716 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 91,490 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 91,490 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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DHY 973W is a 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud in Black with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 53,396 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 DHY 973W, 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 46 years old, this Alfa Romeo Alfasud is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DHY 973W is a 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud, first registered on 25 September 1980.

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