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SUO 438T

1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud

White Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2019
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

13,404 mi
Last recorded13,404 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2018
Typical for 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud56,166 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSUO 438T
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelAlfasud
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2018 13,404 miles

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

Oil leak ()

slight corrosion to osr floor

Fail 4 Apr 2018 13,404 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Oil leak ()

slight corrosion to osr floor

Pass 31 May 2016 13,379 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 10,890 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 10,090 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 9,690 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 9,302 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 8,832 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 8,832 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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SUO 438T is a 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud in White with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 56,166 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 SUO 438T, 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 48 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 SUO 438T registered?

SUO 438T is a 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud, first registered on 4 November 1978.

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