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F478 CTH

1989 Alfa Romeo 75

Red Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

156,430 mi
Last recorded156,430 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2007
Typical for 1989 Alfa Romeo 75110,298 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF478 CTH
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model75
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2007 156,430 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 156,365 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 151,364 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 151,363 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2005 147,304 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2005 147,304 miles

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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F478 CTH is a 1989 Alfa Romeo 75 in Red with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1989 Alfa Romeo 75 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 110,298 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 F478 CTH, 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 37 years old, this Alfa Romeo 75 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F478 CTH is a 1989 Alfa Romeo 75, first registered on 20 January 1989.

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