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RYP 520Y

1983 Alfa Romeo Alfetta

Red Petrol 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

29,985 mi
Last recorded29,985 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2011
Typical for 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfetta45,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRYP 520Y
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelAlfetta
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2011 29,985 miles

NEARSIDE INNER SILL CORRODED

Fail 21 Dec 2011 29,984 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

NEARSIDE INNER SILL CORRODED

Pass 10 Sep 2010 26,269 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 22,162 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 21,179 miles

Bushes on both side front tie bars deteriorated (marked with chalk)

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Front registration plate showing signs of deterioration

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

Fail 12 Sep 2008 21,172 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Bushes on both side front tie bars deteriorated (marked with chalk)

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Front registration plate showing signs of deterioration

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 20,458 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 20,457 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 19,148 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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RYP 520Y is a 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfetta in Red with a 2,492cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RYP 520Y, 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 RYP 520Y registered?

RYP 520Y is a 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfetta, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is RYP 520Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for RYP 520Y shows 9 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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