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EDD 52K

1971 Alfa Romeo 1750

Red Petrol 1779cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

90 mi
Last recorded90 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 1971 Alfa Romeo 175058,427 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEDD 52K
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model1750
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,779cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 90 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 99,524 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2023 97,833 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 96,066 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

wipers smearing

Pass 26 May 2021 95,467 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2020 95,057 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 94,984 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 94,804 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 94,637 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 94,351 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 94,249 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 94,111 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 94,111 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2013 93,965 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 93,965 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 93,566 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 93,344 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 92,215 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 92,025 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 92,025 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 91,916 miles

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

Oil leak from o/side rear hub.

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 91,704 miles

How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 1750?

Based on 2,451 MOT tests across 266 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
463
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
266
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 98
Stop lamp not working 80
brake binding 66
Headlamp aim too low 47
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 46
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EDD 52K is a 1971 Alfa Romeo 1750 in Red with a 1,779cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 1971 Alfa Romeo 1750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 58,427 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Alfa Romeo 1750 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 98 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EDD 52K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Alfa Romeo 1750 typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 55 years old, this Alfa Romeo 1750 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EDD 52K is a 1971 Alfa Romeo 1750, first registered on 1 September 1971.

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