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H5 ROM

1990 Alfa Romeo Sz

Red Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

43,536 mi
Last recorded43,536 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 1990 Alfa Romeo Sz42,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH5 ROM
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSz
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc
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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 43,536 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 43,437 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 43,429 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 43,369 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 43,263 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 43,039 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 43,039 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 42,973 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2012 42,964 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 42,964 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 42,448 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 42,448 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 42,438 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 42,437 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Pass 17 Sep 2009 42,412 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 42,399 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake discs showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 29 Jun 2006 41,849 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front shocker flexi pipe damp

How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo Sz?

Based on 1,326 MOT tests across 118 vehicles.

81.6%
Pass Rate
525
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
118
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 45
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 31
Headlamp aim too high 18
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 15
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H5 ROM is a 1990 Alfa Romeo Sz in Red with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1990 Alfa Romeo Sz models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 42,964 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 Sz fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 45 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H5 ROM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was H5 ROM registered?

H5 ROM is a 1990 Alfa Romeo Sz, first registered on 23 October 1990.

Is H5 ROM safe to buy?

The MOT history for H5 ROM shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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