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F541 JMR

1989 Alfa Romeo 75

Red Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

176,520 mi
Last recorded176,520 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 1989 Alfa Romeo 75110,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF541 JMR
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model75
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 176,520 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 176,137 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 175,872 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 175,501 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 174,512 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2021 174,492 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear ends of body sills corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

unable to check both rear wheel bearings as rear brakes binding to excess

Pass 8 Aug 2019 174,310 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2019 174,296 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system brake caliper union (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 10 Jul 2018 173,919 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 3 Jun 2017 171,217 miles

corrosion to inner rear sill.

handbrake only just meet requirements.

Pass 12 Jun 2015 171,551 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 171,340 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 170,107 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 167,280 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

sills not checked

Fail 13 May 2011 167,280 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

sills not checked

Fail 20 Apr 2011 166,879 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

sills not checked

slight play in both rear hubs / wheel bearings

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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F541 JMR is a 1989 Alfa Romeo 75 in Red with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F541 JMR, 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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F541 JMR is a 1989 Alfa Romeo 75, first registered on 2 March 1989.

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