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NPJ 275W

1981 Alfa Romeo Alfasud

Red Petrol 1351cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,538 mi
Last recorded53,538 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfasud52,178 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNPJ 275W
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelAlfasud
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,351cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 53,538 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 53,286 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 52,815 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 52,434 miles

Vehicle been standing

Pass 3 Jul 2019 52,154 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 52,152 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 52,004 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2018 52,002 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 51,900 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 51,895 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 51,817 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 51,400 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 51,400 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 11 Jun 2014 51,373 miles

Centre Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 50,926 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 50,919 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 50,407 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 49,356 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 47,669 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 43,631 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 43,631 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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NPJ 275W is a 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfasud in Red with a 1,351cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NPJ 275W, 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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NPJ 275W is a 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfasud, first registered on 28 July 1981.

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