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TDA 880L

1973 Alfa Romeo GT

Blue Petrol 1570cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

64,934 mi
Last recorded64,934 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2018
Typical for 1973 Alfa Romeo GT63,540 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTDA 880L
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGT
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,570cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2018 64,934 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2018 64,934 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 64,533 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 63,562 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 63,562 miles

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 63,315 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Slight play in nearside steering idler.

Fail 17 Mar 2015 63,315 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Slight play in nearside steering idler.

Pass 25 Oct 2013 63,033 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 63,033 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 62,233 miles

judder on front brakes

slight bind on both front brakes

slight weep from steering box

Fail 19 Oct 2012 62,230 miles

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

judder on front brakes

slight bind on both front brakes

slight weep from steering box

Pass 22 Oct 2011 60,087 miles

binding on offside front brake

clutch slave cylinder leaking

weeping from steering box

Pass 30 Oct 2010 58,529 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

slight pitting on front brake discs

steering box weeping

Pass 12 Sep 2009 56,944 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 55,699 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 53,963 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 53,157 miles

How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo GT?

Based on 118,469 MOT tests across 7,758 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
6,358
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
7,758
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,784
position lamp(s) not working 4,336
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush 3,874
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2,402
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,227
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TDA 880L is a 1973 Alfa Romeo GT in Blue with a 1,570cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1973 Alfa Romeo GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 63,540 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 GT fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5,784 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TDA 880L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Alfa Romeo GT typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 53 years old, this Alfa Romeo GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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TDA 880L is a 1973 Alfa Romeo GT, first registered on 17 April 1973.

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