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FCG 590W

1980 Alfa Romeo Alfetta

Brown Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

77,512 mi
Last recorded77,512 miles
Recorded on13 May 2008
Typical for 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfetta55,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFCG 590W
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelAlfetta
Year1980
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2008 77,512 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 76,887 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 74,013 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 73,442 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 31 Jan 2006 73,437 miles

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

offside rear wheel arch corroded not excessive at time of test

How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo Alfetta?

Based on 2,542 MOT tests across 342 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
427
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 107
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 103
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 93
brake binding 66
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 58
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FCG 590W is a 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfetta in Brown with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfetta models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 55,947 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 Alfetta fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 107 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FCG 590W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Alfa Romeo Alfetta typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 46 years old, this Alfa Romeo Alfetta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FCG 590W registered?

FCG 590W is a 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfetta, first registered on 7 November 1980.

Is FCG 590W safe to buy?

The MOT history for FCG 590W shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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