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F965 SPU

1989 Alfa Romeo 75

Black Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

76,481 mi
Last recorded76,481 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 Alfa Romeo 75110,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF965 SPU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model75
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 76,481 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 75,664 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 75,645 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 75,447 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2021 74,562 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 74,015 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 72,882 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 71,621 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 70,315 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 69,077 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 68,667 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 68,003 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 66,180 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 64,580 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 62,859 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 59,638 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

n/s/r sill corroded

sill covers fitted

Fail 24 Aug 2010 59,638 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

n/s/r sill corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2009 56,271 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 54,530 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 54,103 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 54,083 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

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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F965 SPU is a 1989 Alfa Romeo 75 in Black with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 F965 SPU, 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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F965 SPU is a 1989 Alfa Romeo 75, first registered on 18 May 1989.

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