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TCS 87S

1977 Alfa Romeo Alfetta

Green Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

92,152 mi
Last recorded92,152 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2019
Typical for 1977 Alfa Romeo Alfetta75,518 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTCS 87S
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelAlfetta
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2019 92,152 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2019 92,152 miles

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

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements honey cone (0.1 (d))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation cable seized (1.1.15 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements honey cone (0.1 (d))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2018 92,117 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (9.2.8c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play Drivers side wheel bearing has slight play. (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 92,115 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 92,114 miles

Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 92,092 miles

n/s/f washer jet not working

Pass 23 Apr 2013 92,085 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 92,072 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 92,047 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 92,036 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 91,882 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 91,852 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2007 91,852 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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TCS 87S is a 1977 Alfa Romeo Alfetta in Green with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 TCS 87S, 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.

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What year was TCS 87S registered?

TCS 87S is a 1977 Alfa Romeo Alfetta, first registered on 1 September 1977.

Is TCS 87S safe to buy?

The MOT history for TCS 87S shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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