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F623 SME

1988 Alfa Romeo Sprint

Black Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2025
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

87,445 mi
Last recorded87,445 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2024
Typical for 1988 Alfa Romeo Sprint65,319 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF623 SME
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSprint
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2024 87,445 miles

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2024 87,431 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both sides (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2023 87,419 miles

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both headlamp (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arm attachment (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail / inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired floor x 2 (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced mid floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. nearside and offside (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Front Electrical wiring insecure nearside and offside headlamp wiring (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front anti roll D bush bracket one bolt loose but still secure

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside chassis leg corroded

Nearside floor to sill corrosion

Nearside security of side repeater

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged through inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front anti roll D bush bracket one bolt loose but still secure

Offside Front chassis leg corroded

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear corrosion to chassis rail

Offside floor to sill corrosion

corrosion to front bulk head

corrosion to outer sills

heavy underseal to underside covering many repairs

slight oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2022 81,607 miles

corrosion to underside

Fail 4 Aug 2022 81,600 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure nut missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross-member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion to underside

Pass 18 Jan 2016 79,463 miles

corrosion to floorpan and inner sills

brake fluid level low

nearside outer cv boot slightly deteriorated

offside front shock absorber spring cup corroded

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Fail 4 Jan 2016 79,458 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened lower spring cup (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

brake fluid level low

corrosion to floorpan and inner sills

nearside outer cv boot slightly deteriorated

offside front shock absorber spring cup corroded

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 7 Jan 2015 78,078 miles

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

slight corrosion to underside of vehicle in places

welding repairs covered in protective underseal / seam sealer unable to fully inspect

Pass 2 Jul 2013 77,864 miles

advise extensive welding to bulkhead outer sills and door posts.

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 Jun 2013 77,859 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advise extensive welding to bulkhead outer sills and door posts.

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 77,942 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 Jun 2007 77,942 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 31 Mar 2007 77,947 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 77,199 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2006 77,190 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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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F623 SME is a 1988 Alfa Romeo Sprint in Black with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

Across all 1988 Alfa Romeo Sprint models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 65,319 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 F623 SME, 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 38 years old, this Alfa Romeo Sprint is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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F623 SME is a 1988 Alfa Romeo Sprint, first registered on 11 October 1988.

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