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NYF 839Y

1983 Alfa Romeo Alfasud

Red Petrol 1351cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,093 mi
Last recorded88,093 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfasud59,961 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNYF 839Y
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelAlfasud
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,351cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 88,093 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Fuel filler hose perishing.

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

Offside front suspension lower ball joint gaiter perishing.

Offside track rod end ball joint gaiter perishing.

Slight weep from offside gearbox output oil seal.

Pass 24 May 2024 87,967 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Fuel filler hose perishing.

Offside front suspension lower ball joint gaiter perishing.

Offside track rod end ball joint gaiter perishing.

Possible slight roughness developing in nearside rear wheel bearings.

Slight play in steering column bushes.

Slight weep from offside gearbox output seal.

Windscreen chipped and slightly cracked.

Pass 18 Apr 2023 87,063 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Pass 5 Apr 2022 85,519 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Slight blow from nearside exhaust front pipe.

Pass 30 Apr 2021 84,097 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Possible slight roughness developing in offside rear and nearside rear wheel bearings.

Slight weep from nearside outer driveshaft gaiter.

Fail 26 Apr 2021 84,097 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage loose Lower bolt loose (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Wiper arms jamming onto bulkhead when switched on. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Centre exhaust mounting rubber split.

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Nearside front suspension strut incorrectly positioned.

Possible slight roughness developing in offside rear and nearside rear wheel bearings.

Slight weep from nearside outer driveshaft gaiter.

Pass 15 Jun 2007 83,397 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 83,391 miles

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

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

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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NYF 839Y is a 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfasud in Red with a 1,351cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfasud models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 59,961 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 NYF 839Y, 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 43 years old, this Alfa Romeo Alfasud is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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NYF 839Y is a 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfasud, first registered on 9 April 1983.

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