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DRY 961K

1971 Alfa Romeo 1750

Red Petrol 1779cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

26,699 mi
Last recorded26,699 miles
Recorded on23 May 2018
Typical for 1971 Alfa Romeo 175058,427 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDRY 961K
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model1750
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,779cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2018 26,699 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

n,s,r, and o,s,r,tyres perished

Pass 28 Apr 2017 26,513 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 26,513 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 25,674 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n.s.r .and o.s.r. tyres deteriorating

Pass 22 Apr 2015 25,357 miles

0.s.f sill damaged

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 24,995 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 24,995 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 May 2011 24,557 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 24,614 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 24,604 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 23,824 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 23,821 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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DRY 961K is a 1971 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 66.7%.

Across all 1971 Alfa Romeo 1750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 58,427 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 1750 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 98 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DRY 961K, 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 55 years old, this Alfa Romeo 1750 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DRY 961K is a 1971 Alfa Romeo 1750, first registered on 1 August 1971.

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