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FEH 538J

1971 Alfa Romeo 1750

Red Petrol 1779cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

78,265 mi
Last recorded78,265 miles
Recorded on24 May 2017
Typical for 1971 Alfa Romeo 175058,427 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFEH 538J
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model1750
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,779cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2017 78,265 miles

slight imbalance to rear brake effort

vehicle has modifications fitted

Pass 24 May 2016 77,841 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 77,733 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 77,719 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 77,682 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 77,681 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 77,677 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 77,665 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 77,661 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009

Clutch fluid pipe twisted just after it leaves the master cylinder

Suspect track rod ends screwed inti track rods to far and centre track rod ends not screwed in far enough

Fail 24 Aug 2009 77,572 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Outer Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Suspect track rod ends screwed into track rods to far and centre track rod ends not screwed in far enough

clutch fluid pipe twisted just after it leaves the master cylinder

Pass 22 Aug 2008 77,475 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 75,645 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 75,643 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 26 Nov 2006 75,615 miles

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

Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2006 75,615 miles

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

Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 1750?

Based on 2,451 MOT tests across 266 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
463
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
266
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 98
Stop lamp not working 80
brake binding 66
Headlamp aim too low 47
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 46
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FEH 538J is a 1971 Alfa Romeo 1750 in Red with a 1,779cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1971 Alfa Romeo 1750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 58,427 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 1750 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 98 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FEH 538J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Alfa Romeo 1750 typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 55 years old, this Alfa Romeo 1750 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FEH 538J registered?

FEH 538J is a 1971 Alfa Romeo 1750, first registered on 15 January 1971.

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