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GVS 898Y

1983 Alfa Romeo Alfasud

Black Petrol 1350cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2023
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

33,562 mi
Last recorded33,562 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2022
Typical for 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfasud59,961 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGVS 898Y
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelAlfasud
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,350cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2022 33,562 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs rusting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs rusting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2016 33,523 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear sills rusting by jacking points

rear exhaust box rusting

Pass 17 Feb 2015 33,325 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear sills slightly corroded by jacking points

rear exhaust box rusting

Pass 18 Feb 2014 33,025 miles

both rear sills rusting by jacking points

rear brake discs starting to rust

rear exhaust rusting

rear metal and flexy brake pipes starting to rust

Pass 12 Feb 2013 32,666 miles

rear brake discs starting to rust

rear brake flexy pipe rusting at metal end

rear exhaust box rusting

Pass 14 Feb 2012 32,315 miles

both flexy and rear metal brake pipes starting to rust

rear brake discs rusting

rear exhaust box rusting

Pass 1 Mar 2011 31,796 miles

rear brake flexys starting to rust at ends

rear discs starting to rust

rear exhaust rusting

rear metal brake pipes starting to rust

Pass 18 Feb 2010 31,305 miles

drivers side rear jack point starting to rust

drivers side rear trailing arm,slight play in front bush

rear axle spring cups starting to rust

rear brake discs rusting on inner face

rear exhaust box starting to rust

Pass 24 Feb 2009 30,934 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 30,424 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 29,654 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 29,621 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

outer sidewall of offside front tyre slightly perished

treads of both rear tyres slightly uneven

Pass 5 Jan 2006 29,076 miles

clutch slipping

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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GVS 898Y is a 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfasud in Black with a 1,350cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfasud models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 59,961 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 GVS 898Y, 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 43 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 GVS 898Y registered?

GVS 898Y is a 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfasud, first registered on 31 January 1983.

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