MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
71,667 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Battery insecure.
Coolant leak
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo Alfasud?
Based on 3,126 MOT tests across 420 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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PPE 261W is a 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfasud in Green with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 PPE 261W, 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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What year was PPE 261W registered?
PPE 261W is a 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfasud, first registered on 1 January 1982.
Is PPE 261W safe to buy?
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