MOT History from tests of petrol ALFA ROMEO ALFASUDs year 1983

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Pass percent:65.51%

(The average a petrol ALFA ROMEO ALFASUD year 1983 passes without issue)

Based on:780 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	64
Headlamp aim out of alignment	54
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	42
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	33
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	26
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	26
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	21
Registration plate lamp issues	20
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	19
Rear brake binding	16
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	13
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	13
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	12
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	12
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	11
Brake pipe excessively corroded	11
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	11
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	10
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	10
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	10
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	9
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	9
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	9
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	9
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	8
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	7
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	6
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	6
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	6
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	6
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	6
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	6
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.6a\|	5
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	5
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	4
Registration plate issues	4
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	4
Offside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	4
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	4
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	4
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	4
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	4
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	4
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	4
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	4
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	4
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	4
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	4
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|8.2.1.2 \|b\|\|	3
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	3
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	3
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	3
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	3
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	3
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	3
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	3
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Windscreen washer not working	3
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	3
Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.C.3c\|	3
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	3
Horn control missing \|1.6.1\|	3
Nearside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	3
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	3
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	3
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))	3
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	3
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	3
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	3
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	3
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Parking brake lever releases when knocked \|3.1.6a\|	3
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))	3
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	3
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	3
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	3
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	3
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.6a\|	3
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	3
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Offside Front brake disc contaminated by grease \|3.5.1h\|	2
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Horn not working \|7.7 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Horn not working (7.7 (a))	2
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated \|3.1.3c\|	2
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	2
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	2
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	2
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|8.2.1.2 \|b\|\|	2
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	2
Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.A.2\|	2
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	2
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	2
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	2
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))	2
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	2
Offside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))	2
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Front Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	2
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	2
Nearside Side repeater insecure \|1.4.A.2b\|	2
Nearside Front front brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	2
Offside Front front brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	2
Nearside Front front parking brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.6a\|	2
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure \|1.4.A.2b\|	2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	2
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	2
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))	2
Indicator switch faulty \|1.4.A.1\|	2
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	2
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	2
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	2
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	2
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	2
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	2
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by brake fluid \|3.5.1h\|	1
Front front parking brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.6a\|	1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding \|1.2.1 \|f\|\|	1
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Front Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Nearside rear brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	1
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	1
Rear Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))	1
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulk head (1.1.21 (e) (i))	1
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit \|4.13 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Inner Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	1
Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil \|3.5.1h\|	1
Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))	1
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	1
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer clip not holding boot onto cv joint (6.1.7 (g) (ii))	1
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	1
Rear brake application uneven	1
Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up very rough and has play \|5.1.3 \|b\| \|ii\|\|	1
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))	1
Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))	1
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush at wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))	1
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	1
Steering wheel retaining device insecure \|2.1.6\|	1
Front Direction indicators missing \|1.4.A.2b\|	1
Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position \|6.4.1\|	1
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1b\|	1
Offside Front Wheel insecure \|4.2.A.1c\|	1
Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Rear Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))	1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))	1
Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired \|5.1.3 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	1
Front Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.A.2\|	1
Offside Front Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.E.4c\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam new bulb (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	1
Nearside Front Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	1
Front Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	1
Rear Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	1
Nearside An item not tested \|Manual\|	1
Offside An item not tested \|Manual\|	1
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.4.A.2e\|	1
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Fuel hose leaking excessively or a risk of fire to offside carburetor (6.1.3 (b) (ii))	1
Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))	1
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Nearside Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Fuel hose insecure \|7.2.1\|	1
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))	1
Nearside Front Front passenger door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii))	1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	1
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Nearside Rear All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Offside Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	1
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))	1
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn \|5.3.4 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Front Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	1
Inner Front Front position lamp\|s\| insecure \|1.1.A.3a\|	1
Front Side repeater incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	1
Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Drag link end loose \|2.2.B.1d\|	1
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Offside Front Steering arm deformed (2.1.3 (c) (i))	1
Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Macpherson strut insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))	1
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))	1
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))	1
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is insecure \|2.5.C.1c\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached bolt missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Side repeater insecure \|1.4.A.2b\|	1
Windscreen has damage	1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	1
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	1
Offside Front Body component likely to become detached mirror (6.2.1 (a) (ii))	1
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))	1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))	1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))	1
Offside Front Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))	1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))	1
Emissions not tested cant take reading because of hole in back box (8.2.1.2 (d))	1
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))	1
Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))	1
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.D.4\|	1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.D.4\|	1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Front Windscreen wiper blade missing \|8.2.2\|	1
Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))	1
Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended \|7.1.2 \|c\|\|	1
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated \|5.1.3 \|b\| \|i\|\|	1
Windscreen wiper control is inaccessible to the driver \|8.2.1a\|	1
Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Fuel pipe insecure \|7.2.1\|	1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour Offside is yellow (4.1.4 (d))	1
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect \|4.1.2 \|c\|\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced \|4.4.3 \|a\|\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|7.1.2 \|e\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Centre Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	1
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage loose Lower bolt loose (7.1.1 (b))	1
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))	1
Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii))	1
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	1
Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	1
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))	1
Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	1
Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control \|6.1.B.1a\|	1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Inner rear \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Fuel pipe insecure around nearside front wheel arch \|7.2.1\|	1
Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort No effort \|3.7.B.6a\|	1
Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort Low effort \|3.7.B.6a\|	1
Offside Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned \|1.3.2a\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	1
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\|	1
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn \|2.5.C.1b\|	1
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn \|2.5.C.1b\|	1
Nearside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is insecure \|2.5.C.1c\|	1
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	1
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
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))	1
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))	1
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))	1
Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))	1
Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.3.A.2\|	1
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|6.1.7 \|g\| \|ii\|\|	1
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\|\|	1
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\|\|	1
Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose \|2.2.B.1c\|	1
Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
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\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))	1
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	1
Offside Outer Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Stop lamp\|s\| all not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|iii\|\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	1
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is severely distorted \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Track rod end loose \|2.2.B.1d\|	1
Offside Track rod end loose \|2.2.B.1d\|	1
Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Nearside Front Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Fuel pipe leaking under floor \|7.2.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake valve leaking load valve \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Rear Trailing arm severely distorted \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	1
Front brake excessively fluctuating	1
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn \|3.1.5\|	1
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Centre Front Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.6.2b\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Lower Body has a projection caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement \|3.3.A.5\|	1
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located \|2.4.C.2\|	1
Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located \|2.4.C.2\|	1
Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located \|2.4.C.2\|	1
Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located \|2.4.C.2\|	1
Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	1
Front brake application uneven	1
Nearside Front Radius arm locating pin insecure \|2.4.G.3a\|	1
Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	1
Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	1
Steering system excessively tight \|2.2.D.1\|	1
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	1
Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affected by right turn indicator (4.2.3 (c))	1
Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (4.1.3 (b))	1
Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))	1
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x member (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis by spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	1
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order \|not working\| \|1.2.4a\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted \|3.6.B.4c\|	1
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Offside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.4.G.4e\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower jacking point \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 7.53 max limit 4.50 (8.2.1.2 (b))	1
Windscreen wiper not working all (3.4 (a))	1
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))	1
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))	1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe holed on offside \|7.1.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Upper Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	1
Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth \|3.1.5\|	1
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	1
Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp rear sidelights not working when headlights on \|4.2.3 \|c\|\|	1
Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|3.6.C.3\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red \|1.3.2e\|	1
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel \|2.1.2b\|	1
Front Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported back box \|7.1.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking Brake pipe \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Front Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	1
Nearside Outer Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	1
Offside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	1
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Offside Front Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel \|2.1.2b\|	1

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MOT History from tests of petrol ALFA ROMEO ALFASUDs year 1983

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