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FKN 996V

1979 Alfa Romeo Alfasud

Red Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

50,082 mi
Last recorded50,082 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2020
Typical for 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfasud43,594 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFKN 996V
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelAlfasud
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2020 50,082 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2019 47,299 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 45,095 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 43,284 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 40,918 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 40,149 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 39,984 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 39,856 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 39,383 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 39,100 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2011 39,075 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2010 38,931 miles

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

n/s/f and o/s/r brakes very slight binding

Pass 3 Sep 2010 38,931 miles

n/s/f and o/s/r brakes very slight binding

Pass 18 Oct 2008 38,039 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 37,462 miles

n/s parking efficiency slightly low

Pass 3 Oct 2006 36,607 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 36,605 miles

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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FKN 996V is a 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfasud in Red with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 FKN 996V, 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.

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FKN 996V is a 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfasud, first registered on 15 August 1979.

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