Alfa Romeo 1750 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Alfa Romeo 1750 car check
Is the Alfa Romeo 1750 reliable? We analysed 2,451 real MOT tests across 266 vehicles to find out.
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The Alfa Romeo 1750 is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, stop lamp not working and brake binding. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Alfa Romeo 1750.
Alfa Romeo 1750 Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Alfa Romeo 1750. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Alfa Romeo 1750 MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Alfa Romeo 1750 to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Alfa Romeo 1750 Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Alfa Romeo 1750 fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Alfa Romeo 1750 Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Alfa Romeo 1750 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Alfa Romeo 1750 MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Alfa Romeo 1750 year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 59 | 69.5% | 14,426 | 20,837 | 25,494 |
| 1972 | 96 | 81.3% | 27,779 | 37,368 | 58,313 |
| 1971 | 644 | 81.5% | 31,506 | 58,427 | 77,028 |
| 1970 | 418 | 77.3% | 20,287 | 47,353 | 69,157 |
| 1969 | 462 | 78.6% | 18,635 | 46,961 | 73,156 |
| 1968 | 251 | 74.9% | 16,281 | 49,416 | 82,030 |
How Long Does a Alfa Romeo 1750 Last?
Based on 266 Alfa Romeo 1750 vehicles on UK roads.
Alfa Romeo 1750 Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Alfa Romeo 1750 MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Alfa Romeo 1750
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
81.5% MOT pass rate from 644 tests
69.5% MOT pass rate from 59 tests
The best year to buy a used Alfa Romeo 1750 is 1971, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 81.5% across 644 tests. The 1991 model year has the lowest pass rate at 69.5% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Alfa Romeo 1750 Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alfa Romeo 1750 THIS CAR | 78.5% | 2,451 | 49,149 mi | 58 yrs |
| Alfa Romeo 156 | 66.1% | 487,324 | 82,323 mi | 28 yrs |
| Alfa Romeo 147 | 68.9% | 411,257 | 69,088 mi | 25 yrs |
| Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 78.3% | 348,185 | 63,719 mi | 16 yrs |
| Nissan Qashqai Acenta Prem E-power A | 89.9% | 972 | 26,862 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Alfa Romeo 156 (66.1% pass rate) and the Alfa Romeo 147 (68.9% pass rate), the Alfa Romeo 1750 outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Alfa Romeo 1750Should you buy a used Alfa Romeo 1750?
The Alfa Romeo 1750 has an overall MOT pass rate of 78.5% across 2,451 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Alfa Romeo 1750 are windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (98 recorded failures), stop lamp not working (80), and brake binding (66). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Alfa Romeo 1750 owner drives around 463 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Alfa Romeo 1750 models stay on UK roads for around 58 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.