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F928 EGJ

1988 Alfa Romeo 75

Red Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

99,197 mi
Last recorded99,197 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 1988 Alfa Romeo 75105,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF928 EGJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model75
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 99,197 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 98,879 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 97,853 miles

Offside Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 95,964 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 May 2020 95,904 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2016 95,368 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 95,087 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 95,035 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

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

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

both rear discs pitted and rusty

Pass 12 Nov 2008 93,942 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 90,495 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 90,495 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

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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F928 EGJ is a 1988 Alfa Romeo 75 in Red with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 F928 EGJ, 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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F928 EGJ is a 1988 Alfa Romeo 75, first registered on 5 October 1988.

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