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EPD 620V

1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta

Black Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2015
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

Typical for 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta51,431 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEPD 620V
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelAlfetta
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2014

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Apr 2014

Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

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

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 78,329 miles

nearside boot floor corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2012 78,318 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

nearside boot floor corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2011
Fail 1 Jun 2011

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 22 Apr 2009

slight movement in both front lower ball joints

Fail 24 Mar 2009

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

slight blow on exhaust

slight movement in both front lower ball joints

Pass 17 Oct 2006 78,307 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 78,303 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2005 78,009 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 78,009 miles

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

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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EPD 620V is a 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta in Black with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 51,431 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 EPD 620V, 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 47 years old, this Alfa Romeo Alfetta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EPD 620V is a 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta, first registered on 15 August 1979.

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