The road tax status for E538 CBU is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for E538 CBU?

The MOT for E538 CBU is valid and due for renewal on or before 30 September 2025.

What is the recorded mileage of E538 CBU?

The recorded mileage for E538 CBU is 41,485 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is E538 CBU ULEZ compliant?

No, E538 CBU does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1988 Alfa Romeo Alfasud 1.7L Petrol · E538 CBU

E538 CBU

1988 Alfa Romeo Alfasud (1.7L, petrol). First registered 30/12/1988. Recorded mileage 41,485 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: ALFA ROMEO ALFASUD
Year / Origin: 1988 · Chelmsford
MOT Status: Valid until 30/09/2025
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 41,485 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 1.7L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Valid until 30/09/2025

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Mileage: 41,485 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 1988
Engine: 1712cc

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E538 CBU Key Findings

4 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 02/10/2024
41,485 miles recorded at latest MOT
1 historical MOT failure
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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E538 CBU Mileage History

05/09/202241,460 mi
10/11/202241,462 mi+2 mi
16/10/202341,474 mi+12 mi
02/10/202441,485 mi+11 mi

Average of roughly 12 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

E538 CBU MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 16 Sept 2026, 08:24

MOT Analysis

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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Alfa Romeo Alfasud (E538 CBU) between September 2022 and October 2024.

The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 02 October 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stre”; “Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.

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