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SOA 147S

1977 Alfa Romeo Alfasud

Blue Petrol 1351cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2023
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

78,435 mi
Last recorded78,435 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2022
Typical for 1977 Alfa Romeo Alfasud40,427 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSOA 147S
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelAlfasud
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,351cc
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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2022 78,435 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer switch faulty.

Fail 29 Mar 2022 78,435 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

windscreen washer switch faulty

Pass 8 Aug 2017 78,027 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 77,391 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 76,707 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 76,216 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 75,769 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 74,888 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 74,666 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 72,506 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 69,935 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 69,925 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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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SOA 147S is a 1977 Alfa Romeo Alfasud in Blue with a 1,351cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1977 Alfa Romeo Alfasud models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 40,427 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 SOA 147S, 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 49 years old, this Alfa Romeo Alfasud is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SOA 147S is a 1977 Alfa Romeo Alfasud, first registered on 31 December 1977.

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