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OOV 685X

1982 Alfa Romeo Alfasud

Red Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

34,192 mi
Last recorded34,192 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfasud39,691 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOOV 685X
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelAlfasud
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 34,192 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2025 34,185 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake performance unable to be tested Due to fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2023 33,894 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2022 33,839 miles

Brake performance not tested due to binding brake (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested due to leaking and missing parts engine not running correctly misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail box missing and leaking gasses (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 May 2013 33,294 miles

vehicle has been heavily undersealed

Fail 1 May 2013 33,293 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

vehicle has been heavily undersealed

Pass 25 Sep 2009 33,252 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 32,966 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 32,966 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 32,447 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2007 32,447 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 32,052 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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OOV 685X is a 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfasud in Red with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfasud models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 39,691 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 OOV 685X, 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 44 years old, this Alfa Romeo Alfasud is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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OOV 685X is a 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfasud, first registered on 31 December 1982.

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