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GYX 179W

1980 Alfa Romeo Alfetta

Blue Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2024
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

58,705 mi
Last recorded58,705 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2023
Typical for 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfetta55,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGYX 179W
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelAlfetta
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2023 58,705 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 58,252 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 57,981 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 57,852 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 57,848 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 57,614 miles

corrosion around nsr light cluster

oil leak

Fail 8 Nov 2013 57,600 miles

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

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

Oil leak

corrosion around nearside rear light

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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GYX 179W is a 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfetta in Blue with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfetta models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 55,947 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 GYX 179W, 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 46 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 GYX 179W registered?

GYX 179W is a 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfetta, first registered on 1 August 1980.

Is GYX 179W safe to buy?

The MOT history for GYX 179W shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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