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EMT 12J

1971 Alfa Romeo 1750

Red Petrol 1779cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

9,079 mi
Last recorded9,079 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 1971 Alfa Romeo 175058,427 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEMT 12J
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model1750
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,779cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2019 9,079 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 7,656 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 6,470 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 4,720 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 14 May 2014 4,720 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 May 2013 98,092 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 May 2013 98,092 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 93,988 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

r/o/s hub seal weeping

Pass 22 Jun 2010 91,956 miles

exhaust rubber mountings deteriorating

oil leak(s) on engine

slight play in o/s/f tie rod front bush/bearing

Pass 2 Mar 2009 89,308 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 89,308 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 87,870 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 87,870 miles

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

1,slight play in o/s/f tie rod front mounting †2,slight play in n/s steering pivot bearings/bushes

Pass 11 Aug 2006 84,289 miles

1.n/s handbrake eff slightly low

Fail 8 Aug 2006 84,289 miles

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

1.Brake pads not checked †2.Slight play in steering box & n/s steering pivot †3.Both front tyres cracking, n/s/f wearing close to tread bars †4.Floor & chassis corroding †5.Metal brake pipes corroding

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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EMT 12J is a 1971 Alfa Romeo 1750 in Red with a 1,779cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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 EMT 12J, 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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EMT 12J is a 1971 Alfa Romeo 1750, first registered on 19 February 1971.

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