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FCR 725X

1981 Alfa Romeo Alfetta

Blue Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

12,643 mi
Last recorded12,643 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2017
Typical for 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfetta55,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFCR 725X
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelAlfetta
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2017 12,643 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak engine ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 20 Jul 2017 12,641 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak engine ()

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 11,389 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 11,386 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 8,967 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 7,811 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 7,350 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 6,791 miles

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

exhaust rubber mount broken

Pass 4 May 2011 6,096 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 3,598 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 3,407 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 2,817 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 1,712 miles

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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FCR 725X is a 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfetta in Blue with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfetta models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 55,892 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 FCR 725X, 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 45 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 FCR 725X registered?

FCR 725X is a 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfetta, first registered on 26 November 1981.

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