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SWV 22J

1970 Alfa Romeo 1750

White Petrol 1779cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,434 mi
Last recorded94,434 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2015
Typical for 1970 Alfa Romeo 175047,353 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSWV 22J
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model1750
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,779cc
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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2015 94,434 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 94,203 miles

slight free play in steering idler on nearside

Pass 15 Nov 2012 93,005 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Nov 2011 90,439 miles

front exhaust mounting broken exhaust system still adequately supported

Pass 12 Nov 2010 86,981 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 83,795 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

offside front floor pan shows signs of corrosion

offside front,nearside rear and offside rear tyres are showing signs of cracking

vehicle underbody fully coated in underseal making corrosion assesment difficult

Fail 28 Nov 2009 83,794 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

offside front floor pan shows signs of corrosion

offside front,nearside rear and offside rear tyres are showing signs of cracking

vehicle underbody fully coated in underseal making corrosion assesment difficult

Pass 19 Nov 2008 80,537 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 76,654 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 76,654 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 74,810 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 74,807 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 1750?

Based on 2,451 MOT tests across 266 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
463
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
266
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 98
Stop lamp not working 80
brake binding 66
Headlamp aim too low 47
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 46
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SWV 22J is a 1970 Alfa Romeo 1750 in White with a 1,779cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1970 Alfa Romeo 1750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 47,353 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 1750 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 98 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SWV 22J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Alfa Romeo 1750 typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 56 years old, this Alfa Romeo 1750 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SWV 22J registered?

SWV 22J is a 1970 Alfa Romeo 1750, first registered on 1 September 1970.

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