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RAB 500V

1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta

Red Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2013
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

11,998 mi
Last recorded11,998 miles
Recorded on23 May 2012
Typical for 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta51,431 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAB 500V
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelAlfetta
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2012 11,998 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 11,998 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 11,555 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

oil leak between gearbox bell housing and engine block

slight brake bind on both front wheels

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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RAB 500V is a 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta in Red with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 51,431 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 RAB 500V, 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 47 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 RAB 500V registered?

RAB 500V is a 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta, first registered on 11 September 1979.

Is RAB 500V safe to buy?

The MOT history for RAB 500V shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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