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PLB 96W

1980 Alfa Romeo Alfetta

Red Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

54,129 mi
Last recorded54,129 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfetta55,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPLB 96W
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelAlfetta
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 54,129 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 51,930 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2017 51,088 miles

all steering / suspension / braking components showing general corrosion / becoming advanced in places / adv attention

both rear shockers corroded on shocker ram section / o/s/ being worst of two / plastic cover damaged / adv to replace

exhaust back box outer casing corroded / weak / porous / slight blow developing

signs of vehicle been stood for some time

signs of vehicle been welded / plated in places / ie front inner wing sections / sills etc

underside / panelling all areas showing corrosion / adv attention

Pass 30 Sep 2015 50,937 miles

Corrosion on nearside and offside inner and outer sills

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Parking brake efficiency 18%

Pass 18 Sep 2014 50,987 miles

Corrosion on nearside outer and inner sills

Corrosion on offside inner and outer sills

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Sep 2014 50,987 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Corrosion on nearside outer and inner sills

Corrosion on offside inner and outer sills

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2013 50,744 miles

Corrosion on nearside inner and outer sills

Corrosion on offside inner and outer sills

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 11 Sep 2013 50,728 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Corrosion on nearside inner and outer sills

Corrosion on offside inner and outer sills

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 50,585 miles

Nearside and offside floor to sill have slight corrosion

Nearside outer and inner sills have slight corrosion

Offside outer and inner sills have slight corrosion

Pass 19 Oct 2011 50,219 miles

CRACKS IN FRONT PROPSHAFT COUPLING

FRONT TYRE SIDEWALLS CRACKING

GREASE AROUND OFFSIDE INNER DRIVE SHAFT GAITER

NEARSIDE FRONT INNER WING CORRODED

RUST BLEEDING AROUND NEARSIDE FRONT LOWER WISBONE MOUNTING AND NEARSIDE REAR WATTS LINKAGE MOUNTING

SLIGHT LIFT IN BOTH FRONT LOWER BALL JOINTS

SLIGHT RUNOUT ON REAR DSISCS

Fail 6 Oct 2011 50,129 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

CRACKS IN FRONT PROPSHAFT COUPLING

FRONT TYRE SIDEWALLS CRACKING

GREASE AROUND OFFSIDE INNER DRIVE SHAFT GAITER

NEARSIDE FRONT INNER WING CORRODED

RUST BLEEDING AROUND NEARSIDE FRONT LOWER WISBONE MOUNTING AND NEARSIDE REAR WATTS LINKAGE MOUNTING

SLIGHT LIFT IN BOTH FRONT LOWER BALL JOINTS

SLIGHT RUNOUT ON REAR DSISCS

Pass 3 Nov 2010 49,872 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside and nearside sills slightly corroded

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 48,995 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside rear inner constant velocity joint gaiter leaking

Oil leak

Only seat belt fitted to rear is on the nearside

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

Fail 8 Jul 2009 48,986 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

offside rear and nearside rear inner sills coroded

offside rear inner constant velocity joint gaiter leaking

rear seat belt fitted to nearside only

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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PLB 96W is a 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfetta in Red with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PLB 96W, 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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PLB 96W is a 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfetta, first registered on 12 September 1980.

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