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PGC 318Y

1983 Alfa Romeo Alfasud

Bronze Petrol 1350cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

52,630 mi
Last recorded52,630 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2023
Typical for 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfasud59,961 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPGC 318Y
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelAlfasud
Year1983
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,350cc
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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2023 52,630 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 51,617 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 51,512 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2019 51,506 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 51,218 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 48,835 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 8 Mar 2017 48,835 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 41,617 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 41,617 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 35,568 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Fail 6 Oct 2014 35,568 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 23 Sep 2013 29,801 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre exhaust clamp missing

Rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 20 Sep 2013 29,801 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre exhaust clamp missing

Rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 6 Oct 2012 26,339 miles

no back seats fitted

vichael has had extensive patch wellding

Fail 3 Jul 2012 26,251 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 25,731 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 25,049 miles

Oil leak

slight bind n/s/r wheel

Fail 6 Jul 2010 25,049 miles

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

Oil leak

slight bind n/s/r wheel

Pass 22 Jun 2009 24,601 miles

corrosion n/s/f lower wing

Pass 10 Jun 2008 23,989 miles

corrosion forming n/s/f wing, n/s/f door and n/s/r wheel arch

Pass 11 Jun 2007 23,426 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 22,988 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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PGC 318Y is a 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfasud in Bronze with a 1,350cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfasud models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 59,961 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 PGC 318Y, 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 43 years old, this Alfa Romeo Alfasud is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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PGC 318Y is a 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfasud, first registered on 24 June 1983.

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