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KNJ 6W

1980 Alfa Romeo Alfetta

Purple Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

60,202 mi
Last recorded60,202 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfetta55,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKNJ 6W
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelAlfetta
Year1980
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2019 60,202 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 60,182 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Mar 2018 59,508 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Mar 2018 59,494 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Mar 2017 58,621 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Apr 2016 57,789 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 56,814 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 56,458 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 55,436 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 55,089 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 54,460 miles

off side rear brake binding slightly

Fail 1 Apr 2011 54,460 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

off side rear brake binding slightly

Pass 16 Apr 2010 53,991 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 53,991 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 52,820 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 52,000 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 51,201 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 49,896 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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KNJ 6W is a 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfetta in Purple with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfetta models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 55,947 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 KNJ 6W, 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 46 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 KNJ 6W registered?

KNJ 6W is a 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfetta, first registered on 14 August 1980.

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