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FBY 355H

1979 Alfa Romeo Giulia

Yellow Petrol 1779cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

6,838 mi
Last recorded6,838 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFBY 355H
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGiulia
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,779cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2018 6,838 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 6,784 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside Both sides (1.8)

Headlamp aim too low Both sides (1.8)

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Both fronts rotation wrong way (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 5,692 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 5,691 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 4,262 miles

Left hand tie rod rear bush worn

Slight wear in steering idler

Fail 2 Mar 2016 4,262 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside Both sides have used beam deflectors (1.8)

Left hand tie rod rear bush worn

Slight wear in steering idler

Pass 13 Mar 2015 2,592 miles

Movement in right hand rear anti-roll bar "D" bush

Wear in steering idler

Fail 3 Mar 2015 2,585 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Movement in right hand rear anti-roll bar "D" bush

Petrol tank crushed

Wear in steering idler

Pass 27 Feb 2014 99,802 miles

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

Petrol tank damaged but not leaking

Water leak on engine

Fail 24 Feb 2014 99,757 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Petrol tank damaged but not leaking

Water leak on engine

Pass 28 Feb 2013 97,631 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 26 Feb 2013 97,631 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2012 94,487 miles

All brake pads appear to be getting down

Corrosion on offside outer sill panel

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Screenwash jet insecure

Pass 24 Feb 2011 90,411 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 90,411 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 85,686 miles

Both headlamp are lefthand drive with masks

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Corrosion left front floor and jacking point

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

Wear in rear suspension A bracket bushes

Pass 13 Feb 2009 81,812 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp deflectors fitted

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 79,436 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 79,436 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Feb 2007 77,441 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 77,422 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 73,860 miles

Corrosion on both inner sills and front crossmember

Leak on clutch slave cylinder

Lefthand drive headlamps (taped)

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

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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FBY 355H is a 1979 Alfa Romeo Giulia in Yellow with a 1,779cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 FBY 355H, 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 47 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 FBY 355H registered?

FBY 355H is a 1979 Alfa Romeo Giulia, first registered on 22 February 1979.

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The MOT history for FBY 355H shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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