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PLA 739W

1980 Alfa Romeo Alfetta

Red Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

6,990 mi
Last recorded6,990 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2017
Typical for 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfetta55,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPLA 739W
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelAlfetta
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc
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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2017 6,990 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 6,990 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 4,903 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Jun 2016 4,903 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 2,163 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 1,946 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower 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)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 98,384 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 91,282 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 87,090 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 30 May 2012 87,090 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 82,174 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 82,174 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 79,615 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 79,615 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 77,293 miles

Handbrake travel.

Offside and nearside rear brake discs corroding.

Fail 20 Apr 2009 77,292 miles

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Handbrake travel.

Offside and nearside rear brake discs corroding.

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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PLA 739W is a 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfetta in Red with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 PLA 739W, 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.

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PLA 739W is a 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfetta, first registered on 30 September 1980.

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