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PCA 766Y

1983 Alfa Romeo Alfasud

Red Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2024
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

83,903 mi
Last recorded83,903 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2023
Typical for 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfasud59,961 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPCA 766Y
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelAlfasud
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc
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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2023 83,903 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside and nearside rear brake disc slightly worn

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2023 43,887 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting bulk head panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wing panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting bulk head panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch cover fitted not allowing full inspection

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor panel (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside sill moulding fitted not allowing full inspectin

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner wheel arch fitted not allowing full inspection

Offside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor panel (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing panel (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor panel (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside sill moulding fitted not allowing full inspection

Rear axle slight surface rust

Pass 29 Jun 2020 33,747 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2019 42,069 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2018 2,067 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))

Nearside Front Upper Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (driver floor pan) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Central Rear Upper Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor pan rear area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis plate area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 99,916 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 99,916 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 88,050 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 88,015 miles

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

advise front no plate cracked

advise o/s/f tyre down to the limit

Pass 20 Aug 2011 81,964 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 9 Aug 2011 81,961 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 389 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 381 miles

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 9,102 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 23 Feb 2009 9,083 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 7,670 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 97,654 miles

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Fail 7 Jun 2007 77,618 miles

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front number plate is cracked but still readable

offside front piller corroded below drivers door hinge door still opens & closes correctly

rear tailgate latch not working

rear valance seriously corroded around rear exhaust mounting but exhaust still secure

Pass 19 May 2006 66,669 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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PCA 766Y is a 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfasud in Red with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 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 PCA 766Y, 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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PCA 766Y is a 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfasud, first registered on 27 May 1983.

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