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F942 SMP

1989 Alfa Romeo 75

Black Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2022
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

117,142 mi
Last recorded117,142 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2021
Typical for 1989 Alfa Romeo 75110,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF942 SMP
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model75
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2021 117,142 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

handbrake travel high

Pass 27 Mar 2020 116,783 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 116,780 miles

Offside front tyre has outer sidewall damage, but not showing cords.

Fail 9 Jan 2018 116,776 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front tyre has outer sidewall damage, but not showing cords.

Pass 4 Nov 2008 116,170 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 109,842 miles

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

front discs worn

nearside hand brake lazy releasing

offside front jacking point rotted away

Fail 9 Oct 2007 109,830 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

o/s/f floor and outter seal excessive corrotion

Pass 30 Sep 2006 107,683 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 107,674 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Fail 22 Aug 2006 107,654 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Aug 2005 104,560 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 SMP is a 1989 Alfa Romeo 75 in Black with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SMP, 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 SMP is a 1989 Alfa Romeo 75, first registered on 13 January 1989.

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