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YJG 41V

1979 Alfa Romeo Alfasud

Red Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2019
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

49,072 mi
Last recorded49,072 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2018
Typical for 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfasud43,594 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJG 41V
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelAlfasud
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2018 49,072 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 48,979 miles

Nearside Front Floor excessively corroded just outside seat belt mounting prescribed area

Fail 20 Jun 2016 48,979 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Floor excessively corroded just outside seat belt mounting prescribed area

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 48,828 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front floor corroded

offside front floor corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2015 48,828 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front floor corroded

offside front floor corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2012 48,804 miles

Corrosion at n/s/f jacking point outside of 30cm prescribed area

Fail 23 Apr 2012 48,804 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 48,515 miles

Corrosion at N/S/F jacking point,outside of suspension prescribed area

Fail 6 Apr 2011 48,515 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Corrosion at N/S/F jacking point,outside of suspension prescribed area

Pass 27 Jul 2009 48,278 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 48,278 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 May 2007 47,844 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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YJG 41V is a 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfasud in Red with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 YJG 41V, 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 YJG 41V registered?

YJG 41V is a 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfasud, first registered on 7 November 1979.

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