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TUH 551Y

1983 Alfa Romeo Alfetta

Red Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2024
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

69,088 mi
Last recorded69,088 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2023
Typical for 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfetta45,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTUH 551Y
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelAlfetta
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2023 69,088 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 69,010 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

offside front floor to sill corroded

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 8 Oct 2020 68,958 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

offside front floor to sill corroded

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 26 Apr 2019 68,526 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

offside front floor to sill corroded

Pass 8 May 2018 67,764 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 67,757 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2013 67,386 miles

front and rear bumpers removed

handbrake travel on limit

nearside rear inner drive-shaft gaiter poor security and leaking grease

nearside washer jets not working

non standard front number plate fitted

non standard rear lamps and front indicators fitted

non standard rear number plate fitted with number plate lamps back lighting it

offside front floor corroding

prop-shaft couplings corroding

brake load valve replaced with a manually adjustable bias control, adjustable underneath with thumb wheel

Pass 26 May 2012 66,942 miles

handbrake travel long

non standard front and rear number plates, rear back light

offside floor corroding

offside wiper poor

prop-shaft couplings corroding

brake load valve replaced with a manually adjustable bias control, adjustale underneath with thumb wheel

Fail 19 May 2012 66,942 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

handbrake travel long

non standard front and rear number plates, rear back light

offside floor corroding

offside wiper poor

prop-shaft couplings corroding

brake load valve replaced with a manually adjustable bias control, adjustale underneath with thumb wheel

Fail 21 May 2011 66,161 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

handbrake travel very long

inner sills corroding

non standard - front number plate / front indicators / rear lights and rear number plate that is honeycomb and has a back light

Pass 21 May 2011 66,161 miles

Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

handbrake travel very long

inner sills corroding

non standard - front number plate / front indicators / rear lights and rear number plate that is honeycomb and has a back light

Pass 21 Jun 2008 66,013 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s headlamp aim on min

rear no. plate deteriorating

Fail 7 Jun 2008 66,002 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear no. plate deteriorating

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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TUH 551Y is a 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfetta in Red with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfetta models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 45,638 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 TUH 551Y, 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 43 years old, this Alfa Romeo Alfetta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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TUH 551Y is a 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfetta, first registered on 27 May 1983.

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