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XAP 61S

1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud

Red Petrol 1286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,433 mi
Last recorded75,433 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2014
Typical for 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud56,166 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXAP 61S
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelAlfasud
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,286cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2014 75,433 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front inner wings repaired

Pass 12 Jun 2013 74,906 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

underside corroding

Pass 28 Sep 2011 74,235 miles

nearside front inner wing corroding

underside corroding

Pass 22 Jul 2010 73,310 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 73,309 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 72,463 miles

front inner wings corroding.

Pass 29 Jul 2008 71,143 miles

underside corroded and repaired

Pass 27 Jul 2007 70,140 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside outer sill corroding

Pass 29 Jun 2006 66,799 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 66,796 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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XAP 61S is a 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud in Red with a 1,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XAP 61S, 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 XAP 61S registered?

XAP 61S is a 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud, first registered on 1 July 1978.

Is XAP 61S safe to buy?

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