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YGJ 552S

1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud

Red Petrol 1286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2016
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

37,707 mi
Last recorded37,707 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2015
Typical for 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud56,166 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYGJ 552S
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelAlfasud
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,286cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2015 37,707 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 37,526 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 36,970 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

front to rear brake pipe starting to corrode

fuel filler hose perishing

nearside front sill to floor corrodeing

offside rear inner wheel arch corrodeing

Fail 7 Mar 2012 36,662 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Spare tyre defective

strong advisory that the nearside rear flexi brake hose is perishing (advise replacement)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 36,662 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Spare tyre defective

strong advisory that the nearside rear flexi brake hose is perishing (advise replacement)

Pass 27 Sep 2005 33,368 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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YGJ 552S is a 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud in Red with a 1,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YGJ 552S, 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 YGJ 552S registered?

YGJ 552S is a 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud, first registered on 1 January 1978.

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