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PBW 142T

1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud

Black Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2019
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

21,363 mi
Last recorded21,363 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2018
Typical for 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud56,166 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPBW 142T
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelAlfasud
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2018 21,363 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 20,634 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 20,394 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 20,059 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 20,059 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2011 19,577 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 19,282 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake readings vary and brakes judder

indicator/light switch broken but functioning correctly

o/s outer and n/s inner headlamps reflectors poor condition

rear shock absorbers corroded

screen washer bottle split but washers work

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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PBW 142T is a 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud in Black with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 56,166 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 PBW 142T, 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 48 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 PBW 142T registered?

PBW 142T is a 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud, first registered on 20 October 1978.

Is PBW 142T safe to buy?

The MOT history for PBW 142T shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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