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VFV 784Y

1982 Alfa Romeo Alfasud

Black Petrol 1351cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2023
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

74,161 mi
Last recorded74,161 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2022
Typical for 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfasud39,691 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVFV 784Y
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelAlfasud
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,351cc
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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2022 74,161 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2022 74,144 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 73,977 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 73,736 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2020 73,736 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 73,595 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 73,549 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 73,528 miles

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid master cylinder (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 72,861 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 72,859 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 71,415 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 71,415 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 71,337 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Feb 2015 71,337 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 71,258 miles

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 784Y is a 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfasud in Black with a 1,351cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 784Y, 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 784Y registered?

VFV 784Y is a 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfasud, first registered on 24 September 1982.

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