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FUW 521V

1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud

Green Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2022
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

43,339 mi
Last recorded43,339 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2021
Typical for 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud53,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFUW 521V
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelAlfasud
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2021 43,339 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 43,089 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 43,089 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 42,981 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 42,979 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 42,411 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 42,125 miles

All rubber exhaust hangers perished/cracked

All suspension bushes worn

Corrosion on underside

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 May 2015 42,118 miles

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

All rubber exhaust hangers perished/cracked

All suspension bushes worn

Corrosion on underside

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 41,537 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 40,392 miles

Corrosion to both front and rear chassis legs and inner sills

Oil leak

Poor starting, runs badly

Fail 18 Mar 2008 40,388 miles

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

Corrosion to both front and rear chassis legs and inner sills

Oil leak

Poor starting, runs badly

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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FUW 521V is a 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud in Green with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 53,396 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 FUW 521V, 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 46 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 FUW 521V registered?

FUW 521V is a 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud, first registered on 8 July 1980.

Is FUW 521V safe to buy?

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