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BFP 314T

1978 Alfa Romeo Alfetta

Red Petrol 1570cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2021
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

60,405 mi
Last recorded60,405 miles
Recorded on19 May 2020
Typical for 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfetta45,300 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBFP 314T
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelAlfetta
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,570cc
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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2020 60,405 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring base corroded/previously repaired

both rear coil springs corroded

Fail 6 May 2020 60,405 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired offside centre sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Service brake excessively binding both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides rear inner wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside front inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside front inner sill/lower inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside front upper inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside rear sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear coil spring base corroded/previously repaired

both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 6 May 2011 60,396 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

nearside rear tyer deteriorated

offside rear tyer deteriorated

Fail 3 May 2011 60,396 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

nearside rear tyer deteriorated

offside rear tyer deteriorated

Fail 30 Jan 2007 60,300 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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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BFP 314T is a 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfetta in Red with a 1,570cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfetta models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 45,300 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 BFP 314T, 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 48 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 BFP 314T registered?

BFP 314T is a 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfetta, first registered on 3 November 1978.

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