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CYM 916V

1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta

White Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

44,080 mi
Last recorded44,080 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2019
Typical for 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta51,431 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCYM 916V
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelAlfetta
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2019 44,080 miles

front and rear of vehicle heavily under sealed in areas

surface rust front and rear of vehicle surface rust in areas

Pass 30 Mar 2018 42,675 miles

Central exhaust mounting deteriorated but still secure

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Mar 2018 42,675 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Central exhaust mounting deteriorated but still secure

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 May 2017 42,256 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 41,295 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 40,615 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2015 40,615 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2006 38,828 miles

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

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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CYM 916V is a 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta in White with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 51,431 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 CYM 916V, 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 47 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 CYM 916V registered?

CYM 916V is a 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta, first registered on 5 October 1979.

Is CYM 916V safe to buy?

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