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ODE 856Y

1983 Alfa Romeo Sprint

Cream Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2023
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

49,589 mi
Last recorded49,589 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2022
Typical for 1983 Alfa Romeo Sprint55,494 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationODE 856Y
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSprint
Year1983
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2022 49,589 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 49,038 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 15 May 2014 48,751 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 48,675 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 May 2012 48,530 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 May 2011 48,352 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear discs have surface corrosion.

Fail 12 Apr 2011 48,352 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Inner Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Surface corrosion on both rear brake discs

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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ODE 856Y is a 1983 Alfa Romeo Sprint in Cream with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ODE 856Y, 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 ODE 856Y registered?

ODE 856Y is a 1983 Alfa Romeo Sprint, first registered on 13 May 1983.

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