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DLR 34Y

1983 Alfa Romeo Alfetta

Blue Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2026
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

16,630 mi
Last recorded16,630 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2025
Typical for 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfetta45,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDLR 34Y
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelAlfetta
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2025 16,630 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2025 11,617 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 28 Mar 2014 16,596 miles

underside of vehicle heavily sealed and undersealer making corrosion assement difficult

Fail 26 Mar 2014 16,596 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

underside of vehicle heavily sealed and undersealer making corrosion assement difficult

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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DLR 34Y is a 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfetta in Blue with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 DLR 34Y, 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 DLR 34Y registered?

DLR 34Y is a 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfetta, first registered on 30 March 1983.

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