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APF 322Y

1983 Alfa Romeo Sprint

Black Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2015
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

70,503 mi
Last recorded70,503 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2014
Typical for 1983 Alfa Romeo Sprint55,494 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAPF 322Y
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSprint
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2014 70,503 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 70,487 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 70,467 miles

Clutch stiff/sticking

Fail 20 Jul 2012 70,464 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Clutch faulty

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 68,845 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 22 Jul 2011 68,840 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 68,565 miles

Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Mar 2010 68,548 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Nov 2009 68,497 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 64,497 miles

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

How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo Sprint?

Based on 836 MOT tests across 129 vehicles.

72.2%
Pass Rate
383
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
129
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 31
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 29
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 26
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 23
Headlamp not working on main beam 21
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APF 322Y is a 1983 Alfa Romeo Sprint in Black with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1983 Alfa Romeo Sprint models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 55,494 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 Sprint fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 31 recorded failures. If you're considering buying APF 322Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Alfa Romeo Sprint typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 43 years old, this Alfa Romeo Sprint is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was APF 322Y registered?

APF 322Y is a 1983 Alfa Romeo Sprint, first registered on 26 May 1983.

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