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POA 781R

1977 Alfa Romeo Alfetta

Blue Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2017
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

30,103 mi
Last recorded30,103 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2016
Typical for 1977 Alfa Romeo Alfetta75,518 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPOA 781R
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelAlfetta
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2016 30,103 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 30,103 miles

front no plate broken

Fail 25 Nov 2014 30,103 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front no plate broken

Fail 28 Oct 2014 30,103 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

car is over heating

Pass 14 May 2013 30,104 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 May 2013 30,103 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 May 2012 30,103 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Lower 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)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Jun 2006 30,044 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 30,044 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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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POA 781R is a 1977 Alfa Romeo Alfetta in Blue with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 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 POA 781R, 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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POA 781R is a 1977 Alfa Romeo Alfetta, first registered on 1 March 1977.

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