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E383 TBU

1987 Alfa Romeo 75

Black Petrol 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2012
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

96,131 mi
Last recorded96,131 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2011
Typical for 1987 Alfa Romeo 7587,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE383 TBU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model75
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2011 96,131 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 96,072 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 96,655 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

hand brake comes up high

Fail 15 Sep 2009 96,589 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

engine slightly smokey

slight movement to steering rack on mounting bushes

Pass 15 Sep 2008 95,889 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 15 Sep 2008 95,889 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 94,986 miles

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

brake pedal rubber is wearing

genaral condition of vehicle is minimum

n/s and o/s rear bumper is minimaly secured. tape is covering rear wheel arches where rust is apparant.

Fail 9 Mar 2007 94,962 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

slight play n/s/f wheel bearing.

Fail 22 Mar 2006 94,418 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

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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E383 TBU is a 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 in Black with a 2,492cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

Across all 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 87,000 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 E383 TBU, 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 39 years old, this Alfa Romeo 75 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E383 TBU is a 1987 Alfa Romeo 75, first registered on 16 September 1987.

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