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J82 EAP

1991 Alfa Romeo Sz

Red Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

32,160 mi
Last recorded32,160 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 1991 Alfa Romeo Sz32,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ82 EAP
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSz
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 32,160 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2025 31,806 miles

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 31,356 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 30,334 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 29,396 miles
Fail 31 May 2022 29,365 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 29,039 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 27,660 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 26,660 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 25,424 miles

nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 3 Dec 2014 24,905 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 24,629 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 24,629 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 24,629 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 24,563 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 24,536 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Fail 2 Jun 2009 24,521 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 23,750 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 23,745 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 22,331 miles

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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J82 EAP is a 1991 Alfa Romeo Sz in Red with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J82 EAP, 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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J82 EAP is a 1991 Alfa Romeo Sz, first registered on 23 August 1991.

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