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E538 CBU

1988 Alfa Romeo Alfasud

Red Petrol 1712cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2025
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

41,485 mi
Last recorded41,485 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2024
Typical for 1988 Alfa Romeo Alfasud43,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE538 CBU
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelAlfasud
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,712cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2024 41,485 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 41,474 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 41,462 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2022 41,460 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

o/s/f outer sill corroded but not a prescribed area

Pass 19 Mar 2011 37,553 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 37,553 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 44,021 miles

slight play in os bottom balljoint

Pass 19 Mar 2009 42,924 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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E538 CBU is a 1988 Alfa Romeo Alfasud in Red with a 1,712cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1988 Alfa Romeo Alfasud models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 43,472 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 E538 CBU, 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 38 years old, this Alfa Romeo Alfasud is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was E538 CBU registered?

E538 CBU is a 1988 Alfa Romeo Alfasud, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E538 CBU safe to buy?

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