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CLT 172Y

1983 Alfa Romeo Alfetta

Silver Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

151,115 mi
Last recorded151,115 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2021
Typical for 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfetta45,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCLT 172Y
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelAlfetta
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2021 151,115 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

registration lamps very dim

Fail 20 Sep 2021 151,114 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure clamp loose (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel system component leaking filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust fouling on o/s/r brake caliper

registration lamps very dim

Pass 14 Aug 2020 51,114 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Aug 2020 51,114 miles

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 May 2019 51,110 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 151,064 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2017 50,714 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 149,546 miles

rear brake pads worn

rear sills corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2014 148,993 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 147,796 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

exhaust deteriorated

front and rear tyres different aspect ratios

sills corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2012 47,591 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 47,560 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 47,519 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 47,519 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

rear tyres worn close to limit

Pass 16 Jun 2008 14,715 miles

nsf tyre worn

rear tyres worn

Pass 2 Jul 2007 37,170 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 37,170 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

195/60-195/65s why?

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

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

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

watts linkage centre pivot

Pass 8 May 2006 36,457 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 172Y is a 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfetta in Silver with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 172Y, 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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What year was CLT 172Y registered?

CLT 172Y is a 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfetta, first registered on 25 April 1983.

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