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VFV 775Y

1982 Alfa Romeo Alfasud

Black Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2012
Tests12 (5 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate41.7%

Mileage

85,611 mi
Last recorded85,611 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2012
Typical for 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfasud39,691 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVFV 775Y
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelAlfasud
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

5 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 Sep 2012 85,611 miles

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 80,716 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 80,709 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Fail 27 May 2011 80,701 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 80,689 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 80,656 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 May 2008 80,438 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

cracks in all exhaust mountings

Pass 5 Jun 2007 79,455 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 May 2007 79,452 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust mounting in poor condition

Fail 10 Mar 2007 79,439 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Mar 2006 77,934 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 77,875 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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VFV 775Y is a 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfasud in Black with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 41.7%.

Across all 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfasud models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 39,691 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 VFV 775Y, 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 44 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 VFV 775Y registered?

VFV 775Y is a 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfasud, first registered on 2 September 1982.

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