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DTW 547T

1978 Alfa Romeo Alfetta

Red Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

41,871 mi
Last recorded41,871 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2016
Typical for 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfetta45,300 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDTW 547T
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelAlfetta
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2016 41,871 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 41,862 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin urgent (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 40,894 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 39,925 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 38,272 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 3 May 2013 38,260 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 May 2012 38,098 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 37,932 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 37,932 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 37,748 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 15 Oct 2009 37,748 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 4 Oct 2008 36,875 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 36,875 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 35,891 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 35,812 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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DTW 547T is a 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfetta in Red with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DTW 547T, 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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DTW 547T is a 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfetta, first registered on 16 November 1978.

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