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NPJ 843W

1981 Alfa Romeo Alfasud

Black Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2009
Tests4 (1 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate25%

Mileage

62,042 mi
Last recorded62,042 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2008
Typical for 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfasud52,178 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNPJ 843W
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelAlfasud
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

1 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2008 62,042 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

all of uderside of body covered in underseal+in very poor condition

n/s/ wiper post worn + operation poor

Fail 13 Jun 2008 62,026 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Brake lever locking device insecure (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

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

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

all of uderside of body covered in underseal+in very poor condition

n/s/ wiper post worn + operation poor

Fail 15 Sep 2006 62,017 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advance corrosion to o/s/f inner wing pan+ exstensive welding repairs

advance distortion to front brake disces

advance movement to n/s/r wheel bearing

advance wear to all brake hose ferruel fittings

all underside of body covered in underseal +still wet

corrosion to o/s/f innerwing just outside 30 cm of corrosion

exstensive welding repairsfront + rear chassis + floor pans

uderside of vehicle body in very poor condistion

wipers only work on fast speed

Fail 16 Aug 2006 62,000 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

advance distortion to o/s/f brake disc just within limits 20 o/o

advance surface corrosion to all part of underside of vehicl + covered by sealant

exstensive welding repairs to front + rear chassi

wear to front brake hose ferruels

wipers only working on fast speed

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 843W is a 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfasud in Black with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.

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 843W, 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 843W is a 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfasud, first registered on 29 June 1981.

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