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F250 CDB

1988 Alfa Romeo 75

Red Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

105,539 mi
Last recorded105,539 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 1988 Alfa Romeo 75105,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF250 CDB
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model75
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 105,539 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2026 105,539 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 105,162 miles

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

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2024 104,819 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 May 2024 104,819 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 May 2022 104,665 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2021 103,874 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 103,393 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 103,107 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 103,107 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 102,454 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 101,825 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2017 101,825 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 100,791 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2016 100,791 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 99,546 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 99,546 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 99,506 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Mar 2012 99,506 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 85,829 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 85,825 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 75?

Based on 4,387 MOT tests across 624 vehicles.

70.7%
Pass Rate
1,177
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
624
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 270
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 163
Brake pipe excessively corroded 126
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 113
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 113
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F250 CDB is a 1988 Alfa Romeo 75 in Red with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 1988 Alfa Romeo 75 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 105,374 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 75 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 270 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F250 CDB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Alfa Romeo 75 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 38 years old, this Alfa Romeo 75 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F250 CDB registered?

F250 CDB is a 1988 Alfa Romeo 75, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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