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FAS 271

1978 Alfa Romeo Giulia

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

4,371 mi
Last recorded4,371 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFAS 271
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGiulia
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 4,371 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 4,295 miles

play in ns driveshaft

Pass 9 Jan 2023 4,279 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside drivshaft has play

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 4,253 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft has slight play

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 4,206 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 4,110 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

play in stearing idler

Pass 14 Mar 2017 2,154 miles

Evidence of suspention fouling offside front tyre, not fouling at time of test

Pass 20 Jan 2016 23,670 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 23,254 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 23,126 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 22,885 miles

nearside front inner wing/bulk head corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2013 22,881 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

nearside front inner wing/bulk head corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2012 22,325 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 40,688 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 40,688 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Nov 2009 40,347 miles

How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo Giulia?

Based on 41,272 MOT tests across 7,093 vehicles.

86.3%
Pass Rate
6,606
Miles/Year
10
Year Lifespan
7,093
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 115
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FAS 271 is a 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulia in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

The most common reason a Alfa Romeo Giulia fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 115 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FAS 271, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Alfa Romeo Giulia typically stays on UK roads for around 10 years. At 48 years old, this Alfa Romeo Giulia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FAS 271 registered?

FAS 271 is a 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulia, first registered on 26 June 1978.

Is FAS 271 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FAS 271 shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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