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BUR 547S

1978 Alfa Romeo Alfetta

Red Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2016
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

80,967 mi
Last recorded80,967 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2015
Typical for 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfetta45,300 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBUR 547S
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelAlfetta
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc
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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2015 80,967 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 80,966 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 13 May 2015 80,966 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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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BUR 547S is a 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfetta in Red with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 BUR 547S, 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 BUR 547S registered?

BUR 547S is a 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfetta, first registered on 30 March 1978.

Is BUR 547S safe to buy?

The MOT history for BUR 547S shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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