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SWL 602T

1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta

Red Petrol 1570cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2019
Tests4 (1 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate25%

Mileage

69,168 mi
Last recorded69,168 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2018
Typical for 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta51,431 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSWL 602T
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelAlfetta
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,570cc

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MOT History

1 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2018 69,168 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2018 69,159 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2018 69,030 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Innner sill slightly corroded

Nearside Rear parking brake slight fluctuating

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Innner sill slightly corroded

service brake requirements just met, it would appear the system needs adjustment or repair

Fail 7 Jun 2017 68,952 miles

Brake performance not tested Both front and off side rear brake calipers siezed (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested Engine misfire and exhaust manifold leaking (7.3.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned on near side ,should be on off side (1.3.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Floor pan (6.1.B.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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SWL 602T is a 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta in Red with a 1,570cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.

Across all 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 51,431 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 SWL 602T, 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 47 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 SWL 602T registered?

SWL 602T is a 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta, first registered on 1 May 1979.

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