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FNP 817W

1981 Alfa Romeo Alfasud

Blue Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

91,554 mi
Last recorded91,554 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfasud52,178 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFNP 817W
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelAlfasud
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 91,554 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 31,373 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 31,240 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 31,239 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements no light on switch (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2020 31,227 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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FNP 817W is a 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfasud in Blue with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfasud models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 52,178 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 FNP 817W, 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 45 years old, this Alfa Romeo Alfasud is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FNP 817W registered?

FNP 817W is a 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfasud, first registered on 31 December 1981.

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