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TBY 199W

1981 Alfa Romeo Alfetta

Green Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

61,579 mi
Last recorded61,579 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2021
Typical for 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfetta55,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTBY 199W
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelAlfetta
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2021 61,579 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 60,692 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 60,688 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 59,768 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 8 Aug 2019 59,866 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 58,575 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 58,571 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2017 57,217 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 57,217 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 56,331 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 54,655 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front subframe (2.4.A.3)

Fail 20 Aug 2015 54,655 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front subframe (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 54,551 miles

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 11 Dec 2014 54,551 miles

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

Centre Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 53,434 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 52,889 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 51,288 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 50,994 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2010 50,980 miles

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear exhaust rubber o"ring hanger deteriorated

Pass 1 Sep 2009 47,643 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

centre exhaust o ring cracked.

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 25 Aug 2009 47,634 miles

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

centre exhaust o ring cracked.

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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TBY 199W is a 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfetta in Green with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 TBY 199W, 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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TBY 199W is a 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfetta, first registered on 30 July 1981.

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