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GTY 6W

1983 Alfa Romeo Alfetta

Silver Petrol 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

38,696 mi
Last recorded38,696 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2013
Typical for 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfetta45,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGTY 6W
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelAlfetta
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,492cc
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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2013 38,696 miles

Brakepipes have been protected

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Underside has been protected/undersealed

Pass 28 Aug 2012 36,537 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 36,537 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 34,471 miles

number plate stuck on

Fail 26 Aug 2011 34,471 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

number plate stuck on

Pass 9 Jul 2010 32,166 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

vehicle freshly under sealed

Pass 28 Jul 2009 30,433 miles

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

Vehicle freshly undersealed

Pass 16 Oct 2008 30,158 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 30,149 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 30,140 miles

Brake linkage locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 22 May 2006

Centre Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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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GTY 6W is a 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfetta in Silver with a 2,492cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GTY 6W, 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.

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What year was GTY 6W registered?

GTY 6W is a 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfetta, first registered on 10 January 1983.

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