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SRU 353R

1977 Alfa Romeo Alfetta

Beige Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

99,208 mi
Last recorded99,208 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2019
Typical for 1977 Alfa Romeo Alfetta75,518 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSRU 353R
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelAlfetta
Year1977
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2019 99,208 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 97,129 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 96,721 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 94,821 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 92,935 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 91,243 miles

front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 11 Apr 2013 89,446 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 88,746 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 88,746 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 86,449 miles

Oil leak

nearside front wheel bearing has slight play

nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play

offside front wheel bearing has slight play

offside rear wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 22 Jun 2010 84,708 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Jun 2010 84,707 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 81,689 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 81,689 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 77,051 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 75,518 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 73,499 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2005 71,412 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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SRU 353R is a 1977 Alfa Romeo Alfetta in Beige with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1977 Alfa Romeo Alfetta models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 75,518 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 SRU 353R, 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 49 years old, this Alfa Romeo Alfetta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SRU 353R registered?

SRU 353R is a 1977 Alfa Romeo Alfetta, first registered on 2 June 1977.

Is SRU 353R safe to buy?

The MOT history for SRU 353R shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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