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VRL 165T

1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud

Black Petrol 1286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2010
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

57,518 mi
Last recorded57,518 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2009
Typical for 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud56,166 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVRL 165T
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelAlfasud
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,286cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2009 57,518 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 57,515 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Corosion o/f immer sill next to wheel arch, just outside prescribed area.

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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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VRL 165T is a 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud in Black with a 1,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 VRL 165T, 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 VRL 165T registered?

VRL 165T is a 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud, first registered on 1 October 1978.

Is VRL 165T safe to buy?

The MOT history for VRL 165T shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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