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ODL 820X

1981 Alfa Romeo Alfetta

Red Petrol 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2022
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

48,499 mi
Last recorded48,499 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2021
Typical for 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfetta55,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationODL 820X
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelAlfetta
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2021 48,499 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 48,450 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 48,396 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 48,329 miles

Offside Front bottom ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

Pass 31 Oct 2017 48,165 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 48,078 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 47,999 miles

Nearside outrigger excessively corroded, not within prescribed areas

Offside Front floor section excessively corroded, not within prescribed areas

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside and nearside sills excessively corroded, not within prescribed areas

sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2014 47,865 miles

offside and nearside sills excessively corroded, not within prescribed areas

Pass 14 Oct 2013 47,745 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to floor, offside and nearside sills, rear metal brake pipes and offside and nearside front wings

offside and nearside front shock absorber bushes worn

Pass 9 Nov 2012 47,553 miles

offside and nearside sills corroded

Fail 5 Nov 2012 47,542 miles

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

offside and nearside sills corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2011 47,479 miles

offside and nearside rear inner sills corroded

offside and nearside rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 2 Nov 2010 47,392 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

both sills and offside a pillar are excessively corroded, not within perscribed areas

sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2009 47,305 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 47,294 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 47,174 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 47,039 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside and nearside front compliance bushes worn

offside and nearside inner sills and jacking points excessively corroded, outside perscribed areas

sill covers fitted

unable to measure brake pads

Pass 5 Nov 2007 47,039 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside and nearside front compliance bushes worn

offside and nearside inner sills and jacking points excessively corroded, outside perscribed areas

sill covers fitted

unable to measure brake pads

Pass 15 Nov 2006 46,973 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 46,962 miles

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

offside and nearside rear inner sills holed and corroded, not within perscribed areas. †offside and nearside rear tyres perished.

Pass 9 Nov 2005 46,934 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2005 46,934 miles

Nearside 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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ODL 820X is a 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfetta in Red with a 2,492cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 ODL 820X, 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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What year was ODL 820X registered?

ODL 820X is a 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfetta, first registered on 14 September 1981.

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