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285 WDE

1990 Alfa Romeo 75

Black Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

87,253 mi
Last recorded87,253 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 1990 Alfa Romeo 75112,921 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration285 WDE
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model75
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 87,253 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 84,167 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 80,262 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 77,982 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 74,161 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 74,160 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 70,860 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 70,860 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Position lamp switch cannot be operated from the normal driving position (1.1.A.1)

Fail 15 Jan 2008 70,332 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

oil leaks

Pass 23 Jan 2007 65,549 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 60,278 miles

How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 75?

Based on 4,387 MOT tests across 624 vehicles.

70.7%
Pass Rate
1,177
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
624
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 270
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 163
Brake pipe excessively corroded 126
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 113
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 113
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285 WDE is a 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 in Black with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 112,921 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Alfa Romeo 75 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 270 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 285 WDE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Alfa Romeo 75 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 36 years old, this Alfa Romeo 75 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 285 WDE registered?

285 WDE is a 1990 Alfa Romeo 75, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is 285 WDE safe to buy?

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