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DSA 490C

1993 Alfa Romeo Giulia

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,208 mi
Last recorded52,208 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDSA 490C
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGiulia
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 52,208 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 49,479 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 48,946 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 47,941 miles

Offside rear footbrake efficiency poor

Pass 4 Jun 2016 46,805 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 46,737 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play center (2.2.B.1f)

4 point harneses fitted to both seats

Pass 31 Mar 2015 46,372 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2015 46,371 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Apr 2014
Fail 21 Mar 2014 45,817 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 44,785 miles

Hand brake slight travel

Pass 12 Mar 2012 43,514 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 41,714 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 40,188 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 39,044 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 Mar 2009 39,044 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 38,246 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2008 38,238 miles

Offside Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2007 37,078 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside service brake effort low

Pass 24 Feb 2006 36,163 miles

How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo Giulia?

Based on 41,272 MOT tests across 7,093 vehicles.

86.3%
Pass Rate
6,606
Miles/Year
10
Year Lifespan
7,093
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 115
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DSA 490C is a 1993 Alfa Romeo Giulia in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

The most common reason a Alfa Romeo Giulia fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 115 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DSA 490C, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Alfa Romeo Giulia typically stays on UK roads for around 10 years. At 33 years old, this Alfa Romeo Giulia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DSA 490C is a 1993 Alfa Romeo Giulia, first registered on 1 December 1993.

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