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RAB 929Y

1983 Alfa Romeo Alfetta

Silver Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2017
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

63,579 mi
Last recorded63,579 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2023
Typical for 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfetta45,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAB 929Y
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelAlfetta
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 Sep 2023 63,579 miles

Nearside Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill to floor filled with filler & sealer not welded fully (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill to floor filled with filler & sealer not welded fully (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure has a fractured which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering at suspension mount inner wing (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 23 Dec 2016 61,169 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 61,165 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2007 58,258 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 54,747 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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RAB 929Y is a 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfetta in Silver with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfetta models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 45,638 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 929Y, 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 43 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 929Y registered?

RAB 929Y is a 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfetta, first registered on 14 January 1983.

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