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DPB 787J

1970 Alfa Romeo 1750

Red Petrol 1779cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

51,820 mi
Last recorded51,820 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2017
Typical for 1970 Alfa Romeo 175047,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDPB 787J
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model1750
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,779cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2017 51,820 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 50,089 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear axle canvas strap broken

slight oil leak at steering box

Pass 2 Jul 2015 49,487 miles

Corrosion on rear of metal fuel pipe.

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight perishing on all tyres.

Pass 19 Jun 2014 49,149 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 49,149 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 48,592 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

o/s/f tyre perished

Pass 29 May 2012 48,567 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 48,567 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 48,438 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres perished

o/s/f outer tyre wall cut

Pass 29 Apr 2010 47,767 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 46,933 miles

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

Fuel pipes are rusty

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 46,622 miles

O/Sfront tyre perrished # oil leak from steering box # corrosion in o/s front brake pipe # slightplay in steering idler bush

How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 1750?

Based on 2,451 MOT tests across 266 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
463
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
266
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 98
Stop lamp not working 80
brake binding 66
Headlamp aim too low 47
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 46
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DPB 787J is a 1970 Alfa Romeo 1750 in Red with a 1,779cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1970 Alfa Romeo 1750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 47,353 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Alfa Romeo 1750 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 98 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DPB 787J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Alfa Romeo 1750 typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 56 years old, this Alfa Romeo 1750 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DPB 787J is a 1970 Alfa Romeo 1750, first registered on 1 August 1970.

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