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2229YJ78

1984 Alfa Romeo Alfetta

Silver Petrol 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

88,006 mi
Last recorded88,006 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2019
Typical for 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfetta64,360 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration2229YJ78
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelAlfetta
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2019 88,006 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 87,037 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

centre exhaust corroded and showing signs of deteriorating

headlamp mask / beam convertors fitted

nearside front floor pan corroded

under side of vehicle body and components showing signs of corrosion

Fail 16 Sep 2014 87,037 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

centre exhaust corroded and showing signs of deteriorating

headlamp mask / beam convertors fitted

nearside front floor pan corroded

under side of vehicle body and components showing signs of corrosion

Pass 24 Sep 2013 79,899 miles

Nearside front chassis corroded.

Nearside front floor corroded.

Fail 19 Sep 2013 79,899 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside front chassis corroded.

Nearside front floor corroded.

How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo Alfetta?

Based on 2,542 MOT tests across 342 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
427
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 107
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 103
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 93
brake binding 66
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 58
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2229YJ78 is a 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfetta in Silver with a 2,492cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfetta models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 64,360 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 Alfetta fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 107 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 2229YJ78, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Alfa Romeo Alfetta typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 42 years old, this Alfa Romeo Alfetta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 2229YJ78 registered?

2229YJ78 is a 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfetta, first registered on 20 June 1984.

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