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KGJ 982Y

1982 Alfa Romeo Alfetta

Red Petrol 2492cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

5,361 mi
Last recorded5,361 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfetta48,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKGJ 982Y
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelAlfetta
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,492cc
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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 5,361 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 4,957 miles

Parking brake has little reserve travel (requires adjustment)

Pass 17 May 2024 4,784 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 12 May 2023 4,326 miles
Fail 11 May 2023 4,326 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2022 3,559 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 May 2022 3,555 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside handbrake low effort

Pass 12 May 2021 2,761 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 May 2021 2,757 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2020 2,070 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases after flexipipe n/s (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 May 2020 2,070 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage fouling on suspension arm due to failed bush (2.1.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases after flexipipe n/s (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering linkage lightly rubbing fouls on shock absorber on full lock (2.1.4 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 1,568 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 736 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 652 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 97,487 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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KGJ 982Y is a 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfetta in Red with a 2,492cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KGJ 982Y, 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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KGJ 982Y is a 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfetta, first registered on 20 August 1982.

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