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MKW 788W

1981 Alfa Romeo Alfasud

Silver Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

88,612 mi
Last recorded88,612 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfasud52,178 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMKW 788W
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelAlfasud
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 88,612 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 87,996 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 86,945 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f headlamp mask convertors fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2019 86,586 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f headlamp mask convertors fitted

Fail 1 Nov 2019 86,586 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2019 86,309 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 85,578 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 84,671 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 84,591 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 75,339 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Tempary repair on exhaust

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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MKW 788W is a 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfasud in Silver with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 MKW 788W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MKW 788W registered?

MKW 788W is a 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfasud, first registered on 10 March 1981.

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