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E149 SEL

1988 Alfa Romeo 75

Red Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

115,727 mi
Last recorded115,727 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2006
Typical for 1988 Alfa Romeo 75105,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE149 SEL
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model75
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2006 115,727 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 115,727 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

clutch sliping

How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 75?

Based on 4,387 MOT tests across 624 vehicles.

70.7%
Pass Rate
1,177
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
624
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 270
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 163
Brake pipe excessively corroded 126
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 113
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 113
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E149 SEL is a 1988 Alfa Romeo 75 in Red with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1988 Alfa Romeo 75 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 105,374 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 75 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 270 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E149 SEL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Alfa Romeo 75 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 38 years old, this Alfa Romeo 75 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E149 SEL registered?

E149 SEL is a 1988 Alfa Romeo 75, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E149 SEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E149 SEL shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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