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RBY 31K

1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

79,249 mi
Last recorded79,249 miles
Recorded on19 May 2017
Typical for 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia55,029 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRBY 31K
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGiulia
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 May 2017 79,249 miles

Clutch hose soft

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all front upper & lower (2.4.G.2)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all rear (2.4.G.2)

all brake hoses soft/old

slight play at steering box

Fail 17 May 2017 79,249 miles

Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)

Clutch hose soft

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all front upper & lower (2.4.G.2)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all rear (2.4.G.2)

all brake hoses soft/old

slight play at steering box

Pass 17 Mar 2016 78,834 miles

nearside front inner and rear inner sill has slight corrosion

offside rear inner sill has slight corrosion

oil leak

Fail 4 Mar 2016 78,850 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (3.6.C.3)

nearside front inner and rear inner sill has slight corrosion

offside rear inner sill has slight corrosion

oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2014 78,717 miles

General corrosion underside but not considered excessive

Fail 27 May 2014 78,711 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

General corrosion underside but not considered excessive

Fail 2 Dec 2013 78,686 miles

Brake pump leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Upper Sub-frame has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F hedlamp not fully secured

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Nov 2012 77,223 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 76,234 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 75,429 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 71,451 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 69,840 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 69,840 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 68,142 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 68,139 miles

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

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

Nearside Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 67,369 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 67,367 miles

Brake servo damaged and function impaired (3.6.A.2c)

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

How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo Giulia?

Based on 41,272 MOT tests across 7,093 vehicles.

86.3%
Pass Rate
6,606
Miles/Year
10
Year Lifespan
7,093
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 115
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RBY 31K is a 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 55,029 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 Giulia fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 115 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RBY 31K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Alfa Romeo Giulia typically stays on UK roads for around 10 years. At 55 years old, this Alfa Romeo Giulia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RBY 31K is a 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia, first registered on 7 October 1971.

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