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DNO 948T

1978 Alfa Romeo Alfetta

Red Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

19,391 mi
Last recorded19,391 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2023
Typical for 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfetta45,300 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDNO 948T
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelAlfetta
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc
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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2023 19,391 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 18,826 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2019 18,826 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 18,354 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 18,204 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 18,162 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 18,162 miles

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid at servo (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 17,837 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 17,837 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive idle speed too low adjusted (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 16,723 miles

front seat belts frayed slightly

slight corrosion o/s/f inner wing

tell tale for rear fog lights not fitted(fog lights non mandatory)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 15,820 miles

front seatbelts slightly frayed/twisted

non mandatory rear fog lamps do not have a tell tale

slight rust o/s/f inner wing

Fail 22 Jul 2014 15,819 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front seatbelts slightly frayed/twisted

handbrake long

non mandatory rear fog lamps do not have a tell tale

slight cracking in fuel cap seal

slight rust o/s/f inner wing

Pass 16 Sep 2013 14,734 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 14,695 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 Sep 2011 14,357 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 14,357 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 13,805 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 13,005 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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DNO 948T is a 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfetta in Red with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfetta models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 45,300 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 DNO 948T, 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 48 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 DNO 948T registered?

DNO 948T is a 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfetta, first registered on 21 November 1978.

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The MOT history for DNO 948T shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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