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B3 GXL

1985 Alfa Romeo Alfetta

Silver Petrol 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

66,812 mi
Last recorded66,812 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 1985 Alfa Romeo Alfetta61,254 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 GXL
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelAlfetta
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 66,812 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 66,368 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 66,123 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 65,686 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 65,363 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 65,186 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 64,881 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2019 64,881 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2017 64,537 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 64,285 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 63,538 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 63,358 miles

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

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

Fail 24 May 2014 63,358 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 May 2013 62,525 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 62,525 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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B3 GXL is a 1985 Alfa Romeo Alfetta in Silver with a 2,492cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 B3 GXL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B3 GXL registered?

B3 GXL is a 1985 Alfa Romeo Alfetta, first registered on 30 January 1985.

Is B3 GXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for B3 GXL shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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