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LCJ 287Y

1983 Alfa Romeo Alfetta

Silver Petrol 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

29,011 mi
Last recorded29,011 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2024
Typical for 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfetta45,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLCJ 287Y
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelAlfetta
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2024 29,011 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 28,479 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2022 28,478 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 27,489 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight in corners floor to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

little reserve travel handbrake lever and only just met requirements

Pass 4 Feb 2021 25,151 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2021 25,151 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 22,327 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 22,028 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 20,994 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 19,690 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 18,621 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 17,205 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 17,205 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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LCJ 287Y is a 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfetta in Silver with a 2,492cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfetta models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 45,638 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 LCJ 287Y, 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 43 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 LCJ 287Y registered?

LCJ 287Y is a 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfetta, first registered on 11 February 1983.

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