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MEY 520H

1989 Alfa Romeo 1750

Red Petrol 1750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,171 mi
Last recorded52,171 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMEY 520H
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model1750
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,750cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 52,171 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 51,268 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 49,832 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 47,422 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 47,282 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 45,244 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 45,186 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured chassis leg by steering box mountings (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Steering box sector shaft has excessive movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 42,906 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Apr 2017 42,464 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 42,464 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2016 42,430 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill panel (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill panel (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill panel (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 42,143 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

oil leak

Fail 2 Sep 2015 42,143 miles

Fuel hose excessively damaged (7.2.2)

Fail 24 Aug 2015 42,135 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

oil leak

Pass 26 Aug 2014 41,880 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 41,734 miles

Oil leak

o/s/f lower wing weak

Pass 1 Sep 2012 41,585 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 22 Aug 2012 41,585 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2011 41,110 miles

Oil leak

water leak

Pass 19 Aug 2010 40,846 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 40,417 miles

n/s and o/s headlamps have tape on

o/s outter sill has corrosion

slight exhaust blow

slight play in front o/s suspension

tracking out

Pass 12 Aug 2008 40,008 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 39,393 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 39,227 miles

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

n/s/f brake binding slightly

n/s/r trailing arm bush worn (front)

o/s hand brake linkage stiff

underbody heavierly under sealed

How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 1750?

Based on 2,451 MOT tests across 266 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
463
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
266
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 98
Stop lamp not working 80
brake binding 66
Headlamp aim too low 47
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 46
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MEY 520H is a 1989 Alfa Romeo 1750 in Red with a 1,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

The most common reason a Alfa Romeo 1750 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 98 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MEY 520H, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Alfa Romeo 1750 typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 37 years old, this Alfa Romeo 1750 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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MEY 520H is a 1989 Alfa Romeo 1750, first registered on 7 October 1989.

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