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OVB 31S

1977 Alfa Romeo Alfetta

Blue Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

64,316 mi
Last recorded64,316 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 1977 Alfa Romeo Alfetta75,518 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOVB 31S
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelAlfetta
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 64,316 miles

Offside Front o/s/f inner tye rod

Pass 13 Nov 2023 62,969 miles

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

Service brake pedal travel low but not exessive

Pass 19 Oct 2022 62,365 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 60,731 miles

Parking brake only just met limits

Pass 4 Sep 2020 59,770 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 59,768 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2018 59,622 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 59,533 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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OVB 31S is a 1977 Alfa Romeo Alfetta in Blue with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1977 Alfa Romeo Alfetta models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 75,518 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 OVB 31S, 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 49 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 OVB 31S registered?

OVB 31S is a 1977 Alfa Romeo Alfetta, first registered on 1 August 1977.

Is OVB 31S safe to buy?

The MOT history for OVB 31S shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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