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ULA 893W

1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud

Yellow Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

45,811 mi
Last recorded45,811 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud53,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationULA 893W
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelAlfasud
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc
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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 45,811 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 45,631 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 45,088 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 44,459 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 44,070 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 44,033 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Fail 29 May 2019 44,019 miles

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

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

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2011 38,685 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 38,660 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 May 2010 37,407 miles

all 4 tyres cracked on side walls

Fail 10 May 2010 37,407 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

all 4 tyres cracked on side walls

Pass 9 Jun 2009 37,105 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracked

offside front tyre sidewall cracked

offside rear tyre sidewall cracked

Pass 10 Jun 2008 36,155 miles

tyres walls cracked

Fail 10 Jun 2008 36,155 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

tyres walls cracked

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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ULA 893W is a 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud in Yellow with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 53,396 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 ULA 893W, 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 46 years old, this Alfa Romeo Alfasud is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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ULA 893W is a 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud, first registered on 13 August 1980.

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