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MGN 82Y

1982 Alfa Romeo Alfetta

Silver Petrol 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2013
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

69,342 mi
Last recorded69,342 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2013
Typical for 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfetta48,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMGN 82Y
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelAlfetta
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Apr 2013 69,342 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.E.4c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.E.4c)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 69,174 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 68,915 miles

general underbody corrosion advise attension asap

Fail 15 Jan 2011 689,047 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 65,852 miles

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

n/s door handle damaged / all rubber suspension bushes perished advise replacement asap

Fail 14 Aug 2008 65,784 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2006 65,346 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 65,345 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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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MGN 82Y is a 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfetta in Silver with a 2,492cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 MGN 82Y, 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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What year was MGN 82Y registered?

MGN 82Y is a 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfetta, first registered on 11 December 1982.

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