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FGV 273L

1996 Alfa Romeo Giulia

Green Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

53,054 mi
Last recorded53,054 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFGV 273L
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGiulia
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2017 53,054 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 May 2016 52,678 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

off side front brake has slight restricted movement

Fail 17 May 2016 52,678 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

off side front brake has slight restricted movement

Pass 23 Apr 2015 52,354 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 51,839 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 51,839 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 51,130 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 50,407 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 49,746 miles

Oil leak

damage to nearside inner wing

Pass 7 Apr 2010 49,230 miles

o/s/r brake sticking slightly

slight oil leak from engine area

Fail 6 Apr 2010 49,230 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

o/s/r brake sticking slightly

slight oil leak from engine area

Pass 7 Apr 2009 48,258 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 48,234 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Battery insecure

Pass 15 Feb 2008 47,404 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 47,367 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 46,810 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 46,767 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Fail 14 Jul 2006 46,744 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

all four tyres wearing on edges

Pass 19 Jul 2005 46,034 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST MOUNTING CRACKED AND PERISHED †REAR NUMBER PLATE LAMPS SLIGHTLY LOOSE †O/S/R SUSPENTION CHECK STRAP FRAYED †O/S/F MAIN BEAM UNIT REFLECTOR STARTING TO CORRODE

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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FGV 273L is a 1996 Alfa Romeo Giulia in Green with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FGV 273L, 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 30 years old, this Alfa Romeo Giulia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FGV 273L is a 1996 Alfa Romeo Giulia, first registered on 17 June 1996.

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