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F208 GGO

1989 Alfa Romeo Alfasud

Red Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

42,981 mi
Last recorded42,981 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 Alfa Romeo Alfasud44,894 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF208 GGO
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelAlfasud
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 42,981 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2025 42,981 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2024 42,707 miles

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute WARNING LIGHT PON DASH NOT ILLUMINATED, FAN BELT LOOSE BATTERY DISCHARGED. (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 2 Aug 2024 42,707 miles

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute WARNING LIGHT PON DASH NOT ILLUMINATED, FAN BELT LOOSE BATTERY DISCHARGED. (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 7.39 (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 42,475 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2023 42,475 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jul 2022 42,249 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2022 42,249 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 41,930 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 41,716 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 41,716 miles

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

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

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2019 41,385 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 41,385 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 40,810 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 40,401 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 40,401 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 40,027 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 39,461 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2015 39,461 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 39,185 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 38,683 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 88,228 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 38,228 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 May 2011 37,740 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2010 37,154 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 36,785 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 36,781 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 35,539 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 30 May 2008 35,539 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 May 2007 34,747 miles

offside track rod end ball joint cover split

parking brake long travel but locking with reserve

Fail 8 May 2007 34,747 miles

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

offside track rod end ball joint cover split

parking brake long travel but locking with reserve

Fail 5 Sep 2006 34,666 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

both front discs slightly scored

long travel to parking brake but locking on application with some reserve travel

nearside rear tyre slight perishing

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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F208 GGO is a 1989 Alfa Romeo Alfasud in Red with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

Across all 1989 Alfa Romeo Alfasud models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 44,894 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 F208 GGO, 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 37 years old, this Alfa Romeo Alfasud is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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F208 GGO is a 1989 Alfa Romeo Alfasud, first registered on 12 April 1989.

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