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B148 NLH

1985 Alfa Romeo Alfetta

Red Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

69,859 mi
Last recorded69,859 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 1985 Alfa Romeo Alfetta61,254 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB148 NLH
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelAlfetta
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 69,859 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2025 69,858 miles

Nearside Front Inner Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 68,606 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 67,936 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 66,710 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 65,231 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 65,046 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak on transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2019 65,046 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak on transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 62,930 miles

Front Both front tyres are starting to wear on inside edges.

Rear Both rear discs have brake judder when on roller test.

Pass 19 Sep 2017 61,969 miles

Both front tyres are starting to wear on inside edges.

Pass 22 Sep 2016 59,136 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 56,254 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 56,231 miles

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

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

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

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

centre exhaust heavilly corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2012 56,231 miles

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

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

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

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

center exhaust heavilly corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2008 56,231 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 56,231 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 56,231 miles

Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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B148 NLH is a 1985 Alfa Romeo Alfetta in Red with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1985 Alfa Romeo Alfetta models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 61,254 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 B148 NLH, 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 41 years old, this Alfa Romeo Alfetta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B148 NLH is a 1985 Alfa Romeo Alfetta, first registered on 18 June 1985.

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