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JGJ 159X

1982 Alfa Romeo Alfetta

Red Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

3,004 mi
Last recorded3,004 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2009
Typical for 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfetta48,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJGJ 159X
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelAlfetta
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2009 3,004 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 3,004 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2009 162,494 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 1,606 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2008 1,606 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 5,017 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 500 miles

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Centre Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 24 Jul 2006 99,345 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

REAR BRAKE PADS SLIGHTLY WORN

Pass 29 Jun 2005 96,661 miles

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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JGJ 159X is a 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfetta 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 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfetta models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 48,985 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 JGJ 159X, 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 44 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 JGJ 159X registered?

JGJ 159X is a 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfetta, first registered on 2 July 1982.

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