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F602 AJW

1989 Alfa Romeo Sprint

Black Petrol 1712cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

87,721 mi
Last recorded87,721 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 1989 Alfa Romeo Sprint66,862 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF602 AJW
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSprint
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,712cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 87,721 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2025 87,481 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2025 87,481 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer grease debris over and around outer drive shaft boot area

Pass 8 May 2024 87,149 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 86,822 miles

Offside Front Inner door handle broken

Pass 20 May 2021 86,455 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 20 May 2021 86,455 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 80,870 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 80,867 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2018 86,067 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part fouling driveshaft (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Fuel hose excessively chafed (7.2.2)

Nearside Rear Fuel system component insecure hose fouling nearside rear tyre (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper switch operates interior blower motor instead of wiper motor (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Inner inner door handle broken but still operational

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

several rubber exhaust hangers perished & broken

Pass 15 May 2017 85,042 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 May 2017 85,040 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported pipe support (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 84,679 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 84,678 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Pass 22 May 2015 84,148 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 84,148 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 84,129 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 84,104 miles

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

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 81,872 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 81,864 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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F602 AJW is a 1989 Alfa Romeo Sprint in Black with a 1,712cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

Across all 1989 Alfa Romeo Sprint models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 66,862 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 F602 AJW, 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 37 years old, this Alfa Romeo Sprint is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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F602 AJW is a 1989 Alfa Romeo Sprint, first registered on 16 February 1989.

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