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JBW 679S

1978 Alfa Romeo Alfetta

Black Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

92,760 mi
Last recorded92,760 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2019
Typical for 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfetta45,300 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJBW 679S
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelAlfetta
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2019 92,760 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 92,207 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 91,626 miles

rear gearbox rear mounting rubber starting to peal.

Fail 5 Jul 2017 91,626 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

rear gearbox rear mounting rubber starting to peal.

Pass 29 Aug 2015 91,574 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 91,222 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 90,829 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 90,609 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 90,167 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 89,666 miles

wiper blade rubbers slightly deteriorated

Pass 9 Aug 2008 89,152 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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JBW 679S is a 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfetta in Black with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JBW 679S, 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 JBW 679S registered?

JBW 679S is a 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfetta, first registered on 1 May 1978.

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