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8881 JZ

1974 Alfa Romeo GT

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

38,719 mi
Last recorded38,719 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2016
Typical for 1974 Alfa Romeo GT66,891 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8881 JZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGT
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2016 38,719 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 37,438 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 35,730 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front suspension stiff on rebound

o/s/r hub seal weaping

Pass 23 Aug 2013 34,945 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 34,059 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 33,688 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 33,658 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 32,602 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 30,606 miles

adviose front screen chipped

strong advise play in rear wheel bearings and noisy when rotated

Fail 15 Jul 2009 30,476 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

adviose front screen chipped

strong advise play in rear wheel bearings and noisy when rotated

Pass 15 Jul 2008 29,319 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake compensator opperation not smooth

slight play in stearing box

Pass 20 Jun 2007 27,800 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 26,695 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo GT?

Based on 118,469 MOT tests across 7,758 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
6,358
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
7,758
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,784
position lamp(s) not working 4,336
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush 3,874
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2,402
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,227
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8881 JZ is a 1974 Alfa Romeo GT in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1974 Alfa Romeo GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 66,891 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Alfa Romeo GT fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5,784 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 8881 JZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Alfa Romeo GT typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 52 years old, this Alfa Romeo GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 8881 JZ registered?

8881 JZ is a 1974 Alfa Romeo GT, first registered on 31 December 1974.

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