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ROE 557Y

1982 Alfa Romeo Sprint

Green Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2019
Tests15 (6 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

79,105 mi
Last recorded79,105 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationROE 557Y
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSprint
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc
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MOT History

6 pass 9 fail
Fail 22 May 2019 79,105 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

nearside side repeater not working

Pass 23 May 2018 78,491 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

battery warning lamp on

Fail 21 May 2018 78,489 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

battery warning lamp on

Fail 6 Apr 2018 78,454 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

battery light on

Pass 18 Jun 2016 78,443 miles

Rear shock absorbers have poor damping

oil leak

Fail 16 Jun 2016 78,443 miles

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

oil leak

Rear shock absorbers have poor damping

Fail 29 Apr 2016 78,435 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fuel hose leaking to tank split (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both rear shocks have poor damping, shafts corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2010 78,265 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 77,971 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 77,971 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 May 2008 77,070 miles

Battery insecure

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 13 May 2008 77,070 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Battery insecure

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 77,054 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2007 77,054 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 2 Jun 2007 77,054 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo Sprint?

Based on 836 MOT tests across 129 vehicles.

72.2%
Pass Rate
383
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
129
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 31
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 29
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 26
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 23
Headlamp not working on main beam 21
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ROE 557Y is a 1982 Alfa Romeo Sprint in Green with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

The most common reason a Alfa Romeo Sprint fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 31 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ROE 557Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Alfa Romeo Sprint typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 44 years old, this Alfa Romeo Sprint is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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ROE 557Y is a 1982 Alfa Romeo Sprint, first registered on 10 December 1982.

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