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RAB 920Y

1983 Alfa Romeo Alfasud

Red Petrol 1351cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

61,555 mi
Last recorded61,555 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfasud59,961 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAB 920Y
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelAlfasud
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,351cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 61,555 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective clip missing, still secure (3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicle under-sealed

Fail 12 Sep 2025 61,522 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill near beam axle front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective clip missing, still secure (3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicle under-sealed

Pass 26 Sep 2024 61,191 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Underbody of vehicle is undersealed

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 60,167 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2013 58,949 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 58,056 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Some corrosion around nearside rear jacking point

nearside front outer sill some corrosion outside perscribed area

Pass 16 Jun 2011 57,414 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 57,414 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 56,685 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 56,685 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 55,896 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 55,372 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 54,692 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 53,771 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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RAB 920Y is a 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfasud in Red with a 1,351cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 RAB 920Y, 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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What year was RAB 920Y registered?

RAB 920Y is a 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfasud, first registered on 17 March 1983.

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