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F537 UVV

1988 Alfa Romeo 75

Grey Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

166,515 mi
Last recorded166,515 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2015
Typical for 1988 Alfa Romeo 75105,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF537 UVV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model75
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2015 166,515 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 162,167 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 162,163 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust deteriorated.

Pass 7 Dec 2012 160,496 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

vehicle has been stood.

Fail 5 Dec 2012 160,487 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

vehicle has been stood.

Pass 12 Dec 2011 158,168 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 156,375 miles

Corrosion to floor and sill areas

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 15 Nov 2010 156,370 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Corrosion to floor and sill areas

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 153,256 miles

Battery insecure

Cut on nearside front tyre

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2009 153,255 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Battery insecure

Cut on nearside front tyre

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2008 151,116 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 151,115 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Battery insecure

Pass 28 Feb 2007 147,119 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 142,861 miles

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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F537 UVV is a 1988 Alfa Romeo 75 in Grey with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 F537 UVV, 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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F537 UVV is a 1988 Alfa Romeo 75, first registered on 5 November 1988.

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