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YYN 315T

1979 Alfa Romeo Alfasud

Blue Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,760 mi
Last recorded74,760 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2010
Typical for 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfasud43,594 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYYN 315T
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelAlfasud
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2010 74,760 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 74,742 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 73,856 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 72,913 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 72,597 miles

Battery loose in tray

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 Jan 2008 72,593 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Battery loose in tray

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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YYN 315T is a 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfasud in Blue with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YYN 315T, 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 YYN 315T registered?

YYN 315T is a 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfasud, first registered on 3 March 1979.

Is YYN 315T safe to buy?

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