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NWP 899T

1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta

Red Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta51,431 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNWP 899T
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelAlfetta
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2021

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 17 Mar 2020

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 4 Apr 2019

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Apr 2018
Pass 25 May 2017
Fail 25 May 2017

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 85,677 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 28,054 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 84,241 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 81,528 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 81,528 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 79,168 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 79,150 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 75,889 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 75,610 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 May 2008 74,885 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 74,874 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2007 74,770 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 74,758 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

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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NWP 899T is a 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta in Red with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 NWP 899T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NWP 899T?

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What year was NWP 899T registered?

NWP 899T is a 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta, first registered on 1 June 1979.

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The MOT history for NWP 899T shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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