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FJO 238S

1977 Alfa Romeo Alfasud

Red Petrol 1186cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

39,941 mi
Last recorded39,941 miles
Recorded on9 May 2017
Typical for 1977 Alfa Romeo Alfasud40,427 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJO 238S
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelAlfasud
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,186cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2017 39,941 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 May 2017 39,949 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Apr 2015 39,459 miles

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

offside Headlamp mask/converters fitted.

Pass 11 Dec 2013 38,937 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 38,642 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 38,642 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 38,520 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 38,520 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 38,498 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 38,271 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 38,254 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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FJO 238S is a 1977 Alfa Romeo Alfasud in Red with a 1,186cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1977 Alfa Romeo Alfasud models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 40,427 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 FJO 238S, 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 49 years old, this Alfa Romeo Alfasud is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FJO 238S is a 1977 Alfa Romeo Alfasud, first registered on 8 September 1977.

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