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DWP 14S

1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud

White Petrol 1351cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,145 mi
Last recorded73,145 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2017
Typical for 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud56,166 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDWP 14S
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelAlfasud
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,351cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2017 73,145 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 72,506 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 70,943 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 70,943 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 23 May 2011 70,610 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 22 May 2010 69,923 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 69,585 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 69,583 miles

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

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

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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DWP 14S is a 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud in White with a 1,351cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 DWP 14S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DWP 14S registered?

DWP 14S is a 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud, first registered on 1 January 1978.

Is DWP 14S safe to buy?

The MOT history for DWP 14S shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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