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UPA 820M

1973 Alfa Romeo GT

Yellow Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2017
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

64,926 mi
Last recorded64,926 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2016
Typical for 1973 Alfa Romeo GT63,540 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUPA 820M
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGT
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2016 64,926 miles

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

Central Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Sep 2015 64,877 miles

Front to rear metal brake pipes poorly fitted but secure

Fail 4 Jun 2015 64,873 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside front flexible brake hose touching the front cross member

Pass 22 May 2014 64,671 miles

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

age cracks in both rear tyres

front to rear brake pipes poorly fitted but secure

nearside rear brake binding slightly

offside front flexible brake hose touching body

Pass 19 Dec 2012 64,119 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 62,846 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

hand brake lever travels slightly high

nearside door mirror missing

Pass 23 Jun 2010 61,539 miles

O/S FRONT TYRE NAILED...Thanx

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

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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UPA 820M is a 1973 Alfa Romeo GT in Yellow with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UPA 820M, 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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What year was UPA 820M registered?

UPA 820M is a 1973 Alfa Romeo GT, first registered on 1 January 1973.

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