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MSG 555T

1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta

Blue Petrol 1570cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2025
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

76,016 mi
Last recorded76,016 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2024
Typical for 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta51,431 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMSG 555T
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelAlfetta
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,570cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2024 76,016 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 76,016 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 76,016 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

body work in poor condition

front & rear subframe rusty

Pass 28 Sep 2007 51,431 miles

wipers not parking in correct position but not affecting drivers view of road

Fail 26 Sep 2007 51,431 miles

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

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

wipers not parking in correct position but not affecting drivers view of road

Fail 9 May 2007 51,301 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 26 Jan 2007 51,267 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 16 Jan 2007 51,220 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

corrosion on floor sills chassis etc

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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MSG 555T is a 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta in Blue with a 1,570cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

Across all 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 51,431 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 MSG 555T, 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 47 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 MSG 555T registered?

MSG 555T is a 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta, first registered on 18 May 1979.

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