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ELH 385Y

1983 Alfa Romeo Alfetta

Silver Petrol 2492cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

68,326 mi
Last recorded68,326 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfetta45,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELH 385Y
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelAlfetta
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 68,326 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2022 66,255 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 66,206 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 28 Oct 2008 65,181 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2008 65,181 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 64,712 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2007 64,709 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 63,410 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 63,409 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2005 59,468 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2005 59,468 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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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ELH 385Y is a 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfetta in Silver with a 2,492cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ELH 385Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ELH 385Y registered?

ELH 385Y is a 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfetta, first registered on 2 June 1983.

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