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H743 JLA

1991 Alfa Romeo Sz

Red Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2013
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

55,626 mi
Last recorded55,626 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2012
Typical for 1991 Alfa Romeo Sz32,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH743 JLA
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSz
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2012 55,626 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

o/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 13 Sep 2012 55,602 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside An item not tested (Manual) DANGEROUS

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front lamps on high beam not matched in posision

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 17 Oct 2009 55,011 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 54,814 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 54,813 miles

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

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

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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H743 JLA is a 1991 Alfa Romeo Sz in Red with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1991 Alfa Romeo Sz models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 32,306 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 H743 JLA, 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 35 years old, this Alfa Romeo Sz is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H743 JLA is a 1991 Alfa Romeo Sz, first registered on 1 June 1991.

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