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H242 WGO

1990 Alfa Romeo 75

Red Petrol 2492cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

226,852 mi
Last recorded226,852 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 1990 Alfa Romeo 75112,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH242 WGO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model75
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 226,852 miles

Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2025 226,831 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2025 226,827 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

sill covers fitted, outer sills not tested

some exhaust rubbers perished

Pass 20 Nov 2023 223,829 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2023 223,828 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2023 223,640 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 221,776 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view swept arear cracked + stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

centre and rear exhaust rubber mount deteriorated

front exhaust heat shield corroded and broken

oil leak under engine and rear diff

Fail 29 Oct 2022 221,771 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding brake sized unable to turn wheel to check bearing (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Seat belt installation anchorage insecure missing (10.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view swept arear cracked + stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

centre and rear exhaust rubber mount deteriorated

front exhaust heat shield corroded and broken

oil leak under engine and rear diff

Fail 4 Aug 2022 221,761 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 221,018 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion to nearside centre floor

corrosion to nearside front inner wheel arch

corrosion to nearside outer sill

heavy corrosion to nearisde rear inner sill

heavy corrosion to nearside rear inner wheel arch

heavy corrosion to rear boot floor

heavy corrosion to rear chassis

Pass 19 Feb 2019 217,290 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front at caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Valve stem slightly damaged both rear (5.2.3 (j))

corrosion to centre chassis crossmember

corrosion to nearside front inner wheel arch

corrosion to nearside outer sill

corrosion to rear boot floor

corrosion to rear floors

heavy corrosion to nearside rear inner sill

heavy corrosion to nearside rear inner wheel arch

heavy corrosion to rear chassis

Fail 18 Dec 2018 217,270 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front at caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Valve stem slightly damaged both rear (5.2.3 (j))

corrosion to centre chassis crossmember

corrosion to nearside front inner wheel arch

corrosion to nearside rear boot floor

corrosion to rear floors

corrosion to rear outer sills

heavy corrosion to nearside rear inner wheel arch

heavy corrosion to rear chassis

heavy corrosion to rear inner sills

Pass 28 Dec 2017 215,068 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear close to excessive (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (3.7.B.5b)

corrosion to rear chassis

corrosion to rear inner and outer sills

parking brake efficiency requirements only just met

Pass 5 Jan 2017 212,875 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 22 Dec 2016 212,563 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 208,720 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear fuel pipes corroded

slight play in steering rack nearside

Pass 23 Dec 2014 200,001 miles

exhaust system slightly insecure

floor pan damaged nearside front

slight noise,wear offside front wheel bearing

Pass 8 Jan 2014 188,381 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 183,246 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 183,240 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Pass 18 May 2011 178,669 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 158,078 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 153,468 miles

Exhaust mounts deterioated.

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Transmission cooler pipes chafed.

Fail 18 May 2009 153,468 miles

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

Nearside Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust mounts deterioated.

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Transmission cooler pipes chafed.

Pass 15 May 2008 130,416 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 130,416 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

brake fluid contaminated (brown)

nail in offside rear tyre

tracking needs adjustment

Pass 23 Apr 2007 122,483 miles

Brake fluid is badly contaminated (black)

Cam belt is due for replacement every 36,000 miles

Front to rear metal automatic pipes are leaking

Fail 28 Jun 2005 114,239 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Due to exhaust blow,emissions test is not accurate.

Front to rear fuel pipes corroded,not yet to excess

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 75?

Based on 4,387 MOT tests across 624 vehicles.

70.7%
Pass Rate
1,177
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
624
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 270
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 163
Brake pipe excessively corroded 126
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 113
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 113
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H242 WGO is a 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 in Red with a 2,492cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 112,921 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 75 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 270 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H242 WGO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Alfa Romeo 75 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 36 years old, this Alfa Romeo 75 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H242 WGO is a 1990 Alfa Romeo 75, first registered on 6 December 1990.

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