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RLC 250W

1981 Alfa Romeo Alfetta

Blue Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

54,176 mi
Last recorded54,176 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2010
Typical for 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfetta55,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRLC 250W
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelAlfetta
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2010 54,176 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 54,174 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 54,174 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 53,962 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 53,962 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 53,870 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 53,869 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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RLC 250W is a 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfetta in Blue with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfetta models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 55,892 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 RLC 250W, 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 45 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 RLC 250W registered?

RLC 250W is a 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfetta, first registered on 16 February 1981.

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