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OLW 665W

1980 Alfa Romeo Alfetta

Red Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

70,400 mi
Last recorded70,400 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfetta55,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOLW 665W
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelAlfetta
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 70,400 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2021 69,806 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 68,326 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 68,090 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 67,846 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 67,421 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 66,783 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 66,078 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 66,075 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2012 65,020 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 63,994 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 61,772 miles

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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OLW 665W is a 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfetta in Red with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfetta models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 55,947 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 OLW 665W, 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 46 years old, this Alfa Romeo Alfetta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OLW 665W registered?

OLW 665W is a 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfetta, first registered on 5 August 1980.

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The MOT history for OLW 665W shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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