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ALR 851Y

1982 Alfa Romeo Alfetta

Black Petrol 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

99,561 mi
Last recorded99,561 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2011
Typical for 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfetta48,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALR 851Y
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelAlfetta
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2011 99,561 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 99,559 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 99,470 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 99,178 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 99,022 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 98,862 miles

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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ALR 851Y is a 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfetta in Black with a 2,492cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfetta models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 48,985 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 ALR 851Y, 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 44 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 ALR 851Y registered?

ALR 851Y is a 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfetta, first registered on 1 August 1982.

Is ALR 851Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for ALR 851Y shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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