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GEU 17

1991 Alfa Romeo Sz

Red Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

6,410 mi
Last recorded6,410 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2024
Typical for 1991 Alfa Romeo Sz32,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGEU 17
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSz
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc
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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2024 6,410 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 6,390 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 May 2022 6,369 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 20 May 2022 6,369 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 May 2021 6,346 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 May 2021 6,346 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 6,336 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 6,288 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Jun 2016 6,206 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Jun 2015 6,106 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Fail 1 Jun 2015 6,106 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2014 5,922 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 May 2013 5,782 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 5,715 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 5,679 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 5,579 miles

front brake discs slightly pitting.

nearside front wheel bearing sounds slightly rough

Fail 7 Jun 2010 5,578 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake discs slightly pitting.

nearside front wheel bearing sounds slightly rough

Pass 22 May 2009 4,018 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

possible problem with rear calipers--- less than ideal efficiency from service brake.

Pass 28 Nov 2007 3,830 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 Nov 2007 3,799 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 3,226 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 3,196 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Outer Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2005 1,712 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo Sz?

Based on 1,326 MOT tests across 118 vehicles.

81.6%
Pass Rate
525
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
118
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 45
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 31
Headlamp aim too high 18
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 15
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GEU 17 is a 1991 Alfa Romeo Sz in Red with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 1991 Alfa Romeo Sz models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 32,306 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 Sz fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 45 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GEU 17, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Alfa Romeo Sz typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 35 years old, this Alfa Romeo Sz is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GEU 17 registered?

GEU 17 is a 1991 Alfa Romeo Sz, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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