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H298 OHB

1991 Alfa Romeo 75

Red Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,744 mi
Last recorded135,744 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2024
Typical for 1991 Alfa Romeo 75105,146 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH298 OHB
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model75
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2024 135,744 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 135,422 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 134,213 miles

oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2015 133,424 miles

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

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

n/s/r inner cv boot split

oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2014 133,220 miles

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

fuel pump bobbins in poor condition

Fail 11 Aug 2014 133,218 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

fuel pump bobbins in poor condition

slight exhaust blow

Pass 21 Aug 2013 132,787 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 132,653 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 131,703 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 7 Jun 2011 131,703 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 13 May 2010 129,131 miles

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

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

nearside front lower shock absorber rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

offside front lower shock absorber rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Fail 13 May 2010 129,131 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

nearside front lower shock absorber rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

offside front lower shock absorber rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Fail 23 Apr 2010 129,129 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Inner Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Inner Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 127,144 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 127,144 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 122,534 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

o/s/f tyre rotation incorrect

rear sills both sides starting to corrode

Pass 16 Feb 2006 119,929 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 119,928 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both front electric windows n/w

both front lower ball joint rubbers split

holes both sides of front jacking points

n/s/f headlamp glass chipped

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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H298 OHB is a 1991 Alfa Romeo 75 in Red with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1991 Alfa Romeo 75 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 105,146 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 H298 OHB, 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 35 years old, this Alfa Romeo 75 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H298 OHB is a 1991 Alfa Romeo 75, first registered on 29 January 1991.

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