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LOM 752X

1981 Alfa Romeo Alfetta

Black Petrol 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2023
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

73,122 mi
Last recorded73,122 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2022
Typical for 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfetta55,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLOM 752X
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelAlfetta
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2022 73,122 miles

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

hand brake and rear foot brake efficiency only just meet may require adjustment or repair

sill covers fitted

underside corroding and undersealed

Pass 11 Nov 2021 72,586 miles

General Underside Corrosion Concurrent With Age Of Vehicle inc` suspension parts

Nearside Front Underside of vehicle coated in underseal inner wheel arch

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

Offside Front Underside of vehicle coated in underseal inner wheel arch

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

Park brake marginal pass

Plastic outer sill coverings fitted not allowing full inspection o/s & n/s

Pass 26 Oct 2020 73,303 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above prop shaft going into body panel (1.1.11 (c))

Front Corrosion to underside of vehicle inc`suspension parts

General Underside Corrosion Concurrent With Age Of Vehicle

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch to `A` pillar apparent repairs carried out coated in underseal

Offside Front Inner wheel arch to `A` pillar apparent repairs carried out coated in underseal

Plastic coverings on outer sills preventing thorough examination

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play o/s & n/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle coated in underseal covering some parts, hoses, pipes, etc.

Fail 22 Oct 2020 72,303 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above prop shaft going into body panel (1.1.11 (c))

Front Corrosion to underside of vehicle inc`suspension parts

General Underside Corrosion Concurrent With Age Of Vehicle

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch to `A` pillar apparent repairs carried out coated in underseal

Offside Front Inner wheel arch to `A` pillar apparent repairs carried out coated in underseal

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Plastic coverings on outer sills preventing thorough examination

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play o/s & n/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Reverse lamp inoperative

Underside of vehicle coated in underseal covering some parts, hoses, pipes, etc.

Fail 19 Nov 2019 72,301 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Central Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired upper inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength "a" pillar and inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from valve to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure fouling n/s/r calliper (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired both inner wheel arch's and chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake excessively binding all (1.2.1 (f))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.2.2 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired both inner sill's (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2011 72,129 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2011 72,129 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front to rear brake pipes corroded

n/s/f o/s/r/ and n/s/r tyres very badly cracking

Fail 8 Feb 2010 72,107 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f n/s/r and o/s/r tyres cracking

o/s and n/s front outer floor area corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2009 71,977 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 71,884 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 71,364 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 70,351 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 70,349 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 13 Jan 2006 70,349 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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LOM 752X is a 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfetta in Black with a 2,492cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfetta models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 55,892 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 LOM 752X, 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 45 years old, this Alfa Romeo Alfetta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LOM 752X is a 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfetta, first registered on 2 October 1981.

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