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ELB 415Y

1983 Alfa Romeo Alfetta

Red Petrol 2492cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

42,622 mi
Last recorded42,622 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfetta45,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELB 415Y
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelAlfetta
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,492cc
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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 42,622 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 42,501 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 42,253 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 42,089 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2016 41,881 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 41,730 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2014 41,600 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 41,560 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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)

o/s/r tyre slighty run/flat

Pass 6 Aug 2013 41,560 miles

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

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)

o/s/r tyre slighty run/flat

Pass 1 Aug 2012 41,110 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 40,844 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 40,535 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 40,455 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 40,188 miles

nearside rear shock absorber damp

Pass 24 Aug 2007 39,931 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 39,411 miles

parking brake has low reading

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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ELB 415Y is a 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfetta in Red with a 2,492cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfetta models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 45,638 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 ELB 415Y, 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 43 years old, this Alfa Romeo Alfetta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ELB 415Y registered?

ELB 415Y is a 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfetta, first registered on 26 April 1983.

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