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J281 CYH

1991 Alfa Romeo 75

Red Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2025
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

106,830 mi
Last recorded106,830 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2024
Typical for 1991 Alfa Romeo 75105,146 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ281 CYH
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model75
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2024 106,830 miles

Front Sun strip fitted to top of screen

Nearside Front Headlamp aim converter fitted to lens

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

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

Rear Rear passenger seat missing at time of test

Pass 27 Jul 2023 106,092 miles

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

Nearside headlamp mask/converter fitted

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 27 Jul 2023 106,092 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside headlamp mask/converter fitted

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 29 Jul 2022 105,604 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2022 105,603 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system on brake caliper (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system on caliper (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 105,030 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 29 Jul 2021 105,029 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 14 Jul 2020 104,681 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 14 Jul 2020 104,681 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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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J281 CYH is a 1991 Alfa Romeo 75 in Red with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 J281 CYH, 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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What year was J281 CYH registered?

J281 CYH is a 1991 Alfa Romeo 75, first registered on 30 September 1991.

Is J281 CYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for J281 CYH shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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