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TYL 965S

1977 Alfa Romeo Alfetta

Blue Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2019
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,232 mi
Last recorded88,232 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2018
Typical for 1977 Alfa Romeo Alfetta75,518 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTYL 965S
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelAlfetta
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2018 88,232 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 87,890 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 87,339 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 86,662 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 85,672 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 85,644 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 85,594 miles

battery loose

centre exhaust insecure

wipers in poor condition

Fail 5 Mar 2013 85,594 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

battery loose

centre exhaust insecure

wipers in poor condition

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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TYL 965S is a 1977 Alfa Romeo Alfetta in Blue with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 TYL 965S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of TYL 965S?

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What year was TYL 965S registered?

TYL 965S is a 1977 Alfa Romeo Alfetta, first registered on 1 October 1977.

Is TYL 965S safe to buy?

The MOT history for TYL 965S shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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