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8659 SZ

1994 Alfa Romeo Sz

Red Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

63,446 mi
Last recorded63,446 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2024
Typical for 1994 Alfa Romeo Sz35,710 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration8659 SZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSz
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2024 63,446 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 63,186 miles

front suspension pipes slightly corroded

Fail 20 Oct 2022 63,186 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

front suspension pipes slightly corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2021 63,092 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 62,333 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 60,787 miles

all brake disks slightly corroded

front suspension pipes corroded

Fail 12 Feb 2019 60,787 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

all brake disks slightly corroded

front suspension pipes corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2018 59,631 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 59,530 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 59,470 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 59,346 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 58,870 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 57,610 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 57,610 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

car has got hot and over heated

emissions . car will not sit at 2500 3000 rpm

Pass 13 May 2009 56,560 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 56,542 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

BOTH FRONT BRAKE PIPES INTO FRONT BRAKE HOSES STARTING TO CORRODE

Pass 20 Mar 2008 55,188 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 52,869 miles

How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo Sz?

Based on 1,326 MOT tests across 118 vehicles.

81.6%
Pass Rate
525
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
118
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 45
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 31
Headlamp aim too high 18
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 15
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8659 SZ is a 1994 Alfa Romeo Sz in Red with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1994 Alfa Romeo Sz models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 35,710 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 Sz fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 45 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 8659 SZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Alfa Romeo Sz typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 32 years old, this Alfa Romeo Sz is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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8659 SZ is a 1994 Alfa Romeo Sz, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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