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Alfa Romeo Giulietta (1983)

1,004 real MOT outcomes analysed • 0.6% first-time pass rate

1983 Alfa Romeo Giulietta

CarHunch analysed 1,004 real MOT records for the 1983 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

Below average reliability 79.4% below UK average
0.6%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
73,419
typical mileage
63,743–81,193 middle half
0.3%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.03
avg MOT failures per car
over 1.1 tests on record

What to check before buying a 1983 Alfa Romeo Giulietta

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
  • 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
  • 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
  • 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type Vehicles Pass rate Avg failures
Petrol (100%) 1,002 0.6% 0.03
Diesel (0%) 2 0% 0

Mileage Distribution

Most 1983 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

63,743
low mileage
73,419
typical
81,193
high mileage

Half of all 1983 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vehicles fall between 63,743 and 81,193 miles.

MOT History Averages

1.1
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.03
Avg failures per vehicle
0.1
Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 1983 Alfa Romeo Giulietta

Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.

  • 63.6%
    Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive
  • 54.5%
    Parking brake: efficiency below requirements
  • 40.9%
    Horn not working
  • 31.8%
    Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
  • 27.3%
    Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid
  • 27.3%
    Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded
  • 22.7%
    Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy
  • 18.2%
    Offside rear brake binding

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1983. Counts include advisories and failures.

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