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E962 LYY

1988 Alfa Romeo 75

Red Petrol 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

88,605 mi
Last recorded88,605 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2007
Typical for 1988 Alfa Romeo 75105,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE962 LYY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model75
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2007 88,605 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2006 83,210 miles

Area around nearside rear jacking point corroded, not prescribed area.

Bulkhead sound-proofing intact, checks made as possible.

Noted fluid on nearside front inner wing under power stering pump, no leak seen.

Fail 4 Mar 2006 82,808 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

See previous advisories, except front balance now right on 25% limit. †

Fail 23 Feb 2006 82,390 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

brake disc contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Bulkhead sound proofing intact, corrosion checks made as possible.

Front brake balance nearing 25% limit (22%)

Noted oil on nearside front inner wing, under power steering pump, no leak seen.

Offside sill & area around nearside rear jacking point corroded and holed, not prescribed areas.

Slight play at found at each wheel bearing check, none considered excessive.

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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E962 LYY is a 1988 Alfa Romeo 75 in Red with a 2,492cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 E962 LYY, 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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E962 LYY is a 1988 Alfa Romeo 75, first registered on 1 March 1988.

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