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E653 EYJ

1988 Alfa Romeo Sprint

Black Petrol 1712cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

78,662 mi
Last recorded78,662 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2011
Typical for 1988 Alfa Romeo Sprint65,319 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE653 EYJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSprint
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,712cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2011 78,662 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 78,662 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside rear wheel bearing noisy

Pass 11 Jun 2010 79,930 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 79,158 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Fail 24 Jul 2009 79,158 miles

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 77,887 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

emissions close to limit

Fail 16 Jun 2008 77,887 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

emissions close to limit

Pass 11 Apr 2007 75,259 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front brake imbalance is on limit 25%

offside rear tyre slightly perrished

How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo Sprint?

Based on 836 MOT tests across 129 vehicles.

72.2%
Pass Rate
383
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
129
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 31
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 29
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 26
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 23
Headlamp not working on main beam 21
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E653 EYJ is a 1988 Alfa Romeo Sprint in Black with a 1,712cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1988 Alfa Romeo Sprint models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 65,319 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 Sprint fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 31 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E653 EYJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Alfa Romeo Sprint typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 38 years old, this Alfa Romeo Sprint is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was E653 EYJ registered?

E653 EYJ is a 1988 Alfa Romeo Sprint, first registered on 16 May 1988.

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