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XYP 861T

1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud

Red Petrol 1286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

36,571 mi
Last recorded36,571 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2007
Typical for 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud56,166 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXYP 861T
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelAlfasud
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,286cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2007 36,571 miles

as origional test

Fail 28 Aug 2007 36,571 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Corrosion at offside front wing and both rear wheel arches.

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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XYP 861T is a 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud in Red 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 XYP 861T, 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 XYP 861T registered?

XYP 861T is a 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud, first registered on 11 October 1978.

Is XYP 861T safe to buy?

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