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F942 HGT

1989 Alfa Romeo 75

Red Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

187,038 mi
Last recorded187,038 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2011
Typical for 1989 Alfa Romeo 75110,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF942 HGT
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model75
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2011 187,038 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 187,022 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 177,145 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/f lower balljoint not pressed home

Fail 1 Feb 2010 177,141 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/f lower balljoint not pressed home

Pass 19 Sep 2008 164,724 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 154,074 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 150,161 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

oil leak

sill covers fitted and rear wheel arch liners

Fail 14 Sep 2005 150,161 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

brake warning light on brakes ok

oil light on

Fail 3 Sep 2005 150,161 miles

Front Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Brake warning light on in car- but brakes all appear OK

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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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F942 HGT is a 1989 Alfa Romeo 75 in Red with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 F942 HGT, 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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F942 HGT is a 1989 Alfa Romeo 75, first registered on 25 April 1989.

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