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MBR 849T

1979 Alfa Romeo Alfasud

Green Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,578 mi
Last recorded87,578 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2011
Typical for 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfasud43,594 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMBR 849T
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelAlfasud
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2011 87,578 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 87,566 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey when rotated

Pass 13 Oct 2010 86,842 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 83,863 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 83,859 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

engine oil leak

Pass 28 May 2008 79,506 miles

HEADLAMP AIM LOW

OFFSIDE REAR WHEEL BEARING SOUNDS NOISY TO SPIN

REAR FOG LIGHT WARNING LIGHT INTERMITTANT

SCREEN WASHER OUTPUT POOR

Pass 19 Apr 2007 68,932 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 68,930 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 May 2006 58,848 miles

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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MBR 849T is a 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfasud in Green with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MBR 849T, 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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What year was MBR 849T registered?

MBR 849T is a 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfasud, first registered on 20 February 1979.

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