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A520 KJO

1983 Alfa Romeo Alfetta

Red Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,557 mi
Last recorded60,557 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2015
Typical for 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfetta45,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA520 KJO
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelAlfetta
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2015 60,557 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 59,939 miles

brake efficiency's only just acheived

Fail 28 Mar 2012 59,914 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

All wheel bearings have slight play

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake slightly binding

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 59,790 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2010 59,790 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 59,564 miles

HEADLAMP REFLECTORS CORRODING

Pass 21 Jun 2007 58,522 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 58,507 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f seatbelt slow to recoil

stone chip in windscreen -offside

Pass 12 Apr 2006 57,868 miles

n/s washer poor †n/s/f wheel bearing noisy †c.o. readings high

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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A520 KJO is a 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfetta in Red with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfetta models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 45,638 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 A520 KJO, 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 43 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 A520 KJO registered?

A520 KJO is a 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfetta, first registered on 15 November 1983.

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