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B240 BSU

1985 Alfa Romeo Alfetta

Silver Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

44,102 mi
Last recorded44,102 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 1985 Alfa Romeo Alfetta61,254 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB240 BSU
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelAlfetta
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2019 44,102 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front tyo rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

gearbox mounts worn

Fail 4 Aug 2016 44,102 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear exhaust rubber broken

slight bind n/sr brake

Pass 10 Aug 2011 44,102 miles

corrosion started on steel brakepipe running from front to rear balancing valve

corrosion started on steel brakepipe running to rear flexi brakehose

corrosion started on steel fuel pipe

Fail 8 Aug 2011 44,102 miles

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

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

corrosion started on steel brakepipe running from front to rear balancing valve

corrosion started on steel brakepipe running to rear flexi brakehose

corrosion started on steel fuel pipe

Pass 15 Jun 2010 44,105 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 44,102 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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B240 BSU is a 1985 Alfa Romeo Alfetta in Silver with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 B240 BSU, 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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B240 BSU is a 1985 Alfa Romeo Alfetta, first registered on 8 March 1985.

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