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CLT 129Y

1983 Alfa Romeo Alfetta

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

32,795 mi
Last recorded32,795 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfetta45,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCLT 129Y
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelAlfetta
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 32,795 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 31,674 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2024 31,674 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive adjusted down to correct level (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Sep 2024 31,565 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

handbrake lever high

Pass 13 Jul 2023 31,216 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 30,869 miles

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2021 30,105 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

front windscreen lightly scored

sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2020 30,102 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Jun 2020 30,102 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 24 May 2019 29,695 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 May 2018 27,970 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 May 2017 27,115 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 May 2017 27,115 miles

Fuel pipe leaking rear at tank outlet (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Apr 2016 25,382 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both front jacking points corroded and holed outwith 30cm from a load bearing point

Fail 12 Apr 2016 25,382 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both front jacking points corroded and holed outwith 30cm from a load bearing point

Pass 9 May 2015 25,170 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 24,381 miles

offside inner sill holed and corroded outwith prescribed areas

Fail 14 Feb 2013 22,132 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 22,132 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 22,124 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front wings on vehicle are rusty and holed

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside rear tyre perishing

rear engine stablizer bush perished and split

rear of vehicle rusty by rear light clusters

slight play in steering colum top bearing

Fail 30 Nov 2011 22,116 miles

Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front wings on vehicle are rusty and holed

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside rear tyre perishing

rear engine stablizer bush perished and split

rear of vehicle rusty by rear light clusters

slight play in steering colum top bearing

Pass 7 Nov 2006 22,097 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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CLT 129Y is a 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfetta in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfetta models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 45,638 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 CLT 129Y, 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 43 years old, this Alfa Romeo Alfetta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CLT 129Y is a 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfetta, first registered on 9 March 1983.

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