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JYJ 183W

1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud

Red Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

62,307 mi
Last recorded62,307 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2016
Typical for 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud53,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJYJ 183W
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelAlfasud
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2016 62,307 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 61,846 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 61,844 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

body work untidy

general corrosion and repairs to underside of vehicle

offside main beam lense chipped

slight blue haze from exhaust at tic-over

Fail 11 Jul 2008 61,844 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

body work untidy

general corrosion and repairs to underside of vehicle

offside main beam lense chipped

slight blue haze from exhaust at tic-over

Pass 13 Jul 2007 61,844 miles

as advisory 09/07/2007

Fail 9 Jul 2007 61,844 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

corroding underside+bodywork,rear suspension bushes wearing,brake pipes corroding,offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 17 Jul 2006 61,844 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 61,844 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2005 61,692 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2005 61,692 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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JYJ 183W is a 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud in Red with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 JYJ 183W, 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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JYJ 183W is a 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud, first registered on 1 August 1980.

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