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XVB 596V

1979 Alfa Romeo Alfasud

Red Petrol 1351cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2021
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

21,243 mi
Last recorded21,243 miles
Recorded on15 May 2020
Typical for 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfasud43,594 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXVB 596V
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelAlfasud
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,351cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2020 21,243 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 19,445 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 19,269 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2014 18,997 miles

all tyres showing signs of crazing/cracks.

Fail 23 Dec 2014 18,992 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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XVB 596V is a 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfasud in Red with a 1,351cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfasud models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 43,594 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 XVB 596V, 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 47 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 XVB 596V registered?

XVB 596V is a 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfasud, first registered on 1 October 1979.

Is XVB 596V safe to buy?

The MOT history for XVB 596V shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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