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GFC 797Y

1983 Alfa Romeo Alfetta

Grey Petrol 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

54,535 mi
Last recorded54,535 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2011
Typical for 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfetta45,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGFC 797Y
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelAlfetta
Year1983
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2011 54,535 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 54,084 miles

offside front inner wheel arch splash pannel holed corroded

play in offsied front wheel

Pass 6 Nov 2008 53,659 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 53,647 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 53,436 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 53,158 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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GFC 797Y is a 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfetta in Grey with a 2,492cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfetta models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 45,638 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 GFC 797Y, 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 43 years old, this Alfa Romeo Alfetta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GFC 797Y registered?

GFC 797Y is a 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfetta, first registered on 4 May 1983.

Is GFC 797Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for GFC 797Y shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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