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VPK 516S

1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud

Red Petrol 1286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

49,560 mi
Last recorded49,560 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2008
Typical for 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud56,166 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVPK 516S
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelAlfasud
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,286cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 11 Aug 2008 49,560 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 47,468 miles

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)

c/o level at max

Pass 28 Apr 2006 46,733 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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VPK 516S is a 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud in Red with a 1,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VPK 516S, 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 VPK 516S registered?

VPK 516S is a 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud, first registered on 16 March 1978.

Is VPK 516S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VPK 516S shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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