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MPL 362W

1981 Alfa Romeo Alfasud

Red Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2021
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

26,685 mi
Last recorded26,685 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2020
Typical for 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfasud52,178 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMPL 362W
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelAlfasud
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2020 26,685 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2020 26,685 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 26,089 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 25,986 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 25,564 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 25,548 miles

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 16 May 2016 25,417 miles

parking brake effort only just met minimum effort required & may need adjustment or repair

Pass 5 Jun 2015 24,978 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 24,978 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 24,886 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 24,878 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 24,446 miles

slight cracking on front tyres

Pass 16 Apr 2010 24,377 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both front tyres cracked and perished

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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MPL 362W is a 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfasud in Red with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 MPL 362W, 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.

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What year was MPL 362W registered?

MPL 362W is a 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfasud, first registered on 27 March 1981.

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The MOT history for MPL 362W shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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