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FDV 641V

1979 Alfa Romeo Alfasud

Green Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

48,153 mi
Last recorded48,153 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfasud43,594 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFDV 641V
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelAlfasud
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc
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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 48,153 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 47,425 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 47,185 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 46,367 miles

rear tyres getting low on inner edges

Pass 24 Jul 2013 46,066 miles

rear tyres low ,slight exhaust blow

Pass 23 Jul 2012 45,639 miles

slight exhaust blow / o/s/r tyre getting low

Pass 25 Jul 2011 44,915 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 44,915 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

rear tyres low on tread

Pass 31 Jul 2010 43,821 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 43,821 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear tyres low on inner edge

Pass 28 Jul 2009 43,366 miles

o/s/r tyre close to limit o/s/r brake binding

Pass 30 Jul 2008 43,051 miles

gearbox oil leaks..slight movement in rear gearbox mount..O/S DIFF,BOLTS LOOSE..rear brake discs corroding..

rear coil springs corroding light corrosion around bulkhead area..play in rear wheel bearings..REAR TYRES WORN LOW ON INNER EDGES....

Pass 28 Jul 2007 42,582 miles

ADVICE FRONT TYRES WEARING LOW ON INSIDE EDGES//TRACKING NEEDS RESETING AND WHEELS FRONT TO REAR//REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODING

Pass 27 Jul 2006 42,129 miles

corrosion around o/s/outter sill/bulk head..inner edge wear on front tyres..front tyres becoming low on tread..slight play in both rear wheel bearings..

n/s/ hand brake effort becoming low/slow..

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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FDV 641V is a 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfasud in Green with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfasud models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 43,594 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 FDV 641V, 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 47 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 FDV 641V registered?

FDV 641V is a 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfasud, first registered on 13 September 1979.

Is FDV 641V safe to buy?

The MOT history for FDV 641V shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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