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C908 OBL

1985 Alfa Romeo Alfetta

Grey Petrol 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,553 mi
Last recorded77,553 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2011
Typical for 1985 Alfa Romeo Alfetta61,254 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC908 OBL
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelAlfetta
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2011 77,553 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2011 77,553 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 73,065 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 73,065 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 67,309 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 61,903 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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C908 OBL is a 1985 Alfa Romeo Alfetta in Grey with a 2,492cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 C908 OBL, 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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What year was C908 OBL registered?

C908 OBL is a 1985 Alfa Romeo Alfetta, first registered on 23 December 1985.

Is C908 OBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for C908 OBL shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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