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8945 SZ

1990 Alfa Romeo Sz

Red Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

81,703 mi
Last recorded81,703 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2013
Typical for 1990 Alfa Romeo Sz42,964 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration8945 SZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSz
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2013 81,703 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 17 Sep 2013 81,703 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 7,974 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 73,964 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2010 70,621 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 67,675 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 May 2009 67,675 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 64,175 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2008 64,151 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 57,109 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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8945 SZ is a 1990 Alfa Romeo Sz in Red with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1990 Alfa Romeo Sz models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 42,964 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 8945 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 36 years old, this Alfa Romeo Sz is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 8945 SZ registered?

8945 SZ is a 1990 Alfa Romeo Sz, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is 8945 SZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 8945 SZ shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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