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HLG 273T

1978 Alfa Romeo Alfetta

Red Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2016
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

66,993 mi
Last recorded66,993 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2015
Typical for 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfetta45,300 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHLG 273T
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelAlfetta
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc
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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2015 66,993 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 66,993 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 66,993 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2013 66,993 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 66,993 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2012 66,993 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2011 66,993 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

floor pan corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2011 66,993 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

floor pan corroded

Pass 8 May 2009 66,993 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 66,993 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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HLG 273T is a 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfetta in Red with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfetta models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 45,300 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 HLG 273T, 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 48 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 HLG 273T registered?

HLG 273T is a 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfetta, first registered on 20 October 1978.

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