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DLR 68Y

1983 Alfa Romeo Alfasud

Black Petrol 1351cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

12,177 mi
Last recorded12,177 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfasud59,961 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDLR 68Y
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelAlfasud
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,351cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 12,177 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 11,233 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 11,001 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 10,564 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 10,272 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 9,954 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 9,034 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 8,552 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 8,325 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 7,896 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 7,021 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 5,923 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 5,443 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 18 May 2011 5,443 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 4,592 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 4,592 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 3,493 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 2,851 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 2,503 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 1,974 miles

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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DLR 68Y is a 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfasud in Black with a 1,351cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DLR 68Y, 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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What year was DLR 68Y registered?

DLR 68Y is a 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfasud, first registered on 9 March 1983.

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