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BLW 53H

1970 Alfa Romeo 1750

Red Petrol 1779cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

48,264 mi
Last recorded48,264 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2023
Typical for 1970 Alfa Romeo 175047,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLW 53H
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model1750
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,779cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2023 48,264 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 48,009 miles

all brake pipes covered in under seal

Pass 27 Aug 2021 47,967 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

all brake pipes covered in under seal

Pass 15 Apr 2019 47,686 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

slight play driver seat

Pass 24 Aug 2017 47,469 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 47,387 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 Aug 2015 47,383 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 46,836 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 46,260 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 45,638 miles

both rear wheel bearings have very slight play

Pass 16 Aug 2010 44,657 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 44,656 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 43,775 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 43,372 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 43,371 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 12 May 2006 41,765 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 41,746 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

front windscreen scatched in swept area

How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 1750?

Based on 2,451 MOT tests across 266 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
463
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
266
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 98
Stop lamp not working 80
brake binding 66
Headlamp aim too low 47
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 46
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BLW 53H is a 1970 Alfa Romeo 1750 in Red with a 1,779cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1970 Alfa Romeo 1750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 47,353 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 1750 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 98 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BLW 53H, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Alfa Romeo 1750 typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 56 years old, this Alfa Romeo 1750 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BLW 53H is a 1970 Alfa Romeo 1750, first registered on 20 May 1970.

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