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URL 185Y

1982 Alfa Romeo Alfetta

Red Petrol 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

72,895 mi
Last recorded72,895 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2024
Typical for 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfetta48,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationURL 185Y
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelAlfetta
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2024 72,895 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 71,205 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 70,117 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 68,235 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 66,970 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 66,664 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 65,286 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 63,592 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 62,803 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 62,023 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 60,989 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Fail 7 May 2014 60,988 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2013 59,389 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 57,561 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 55,095 miles

suspect head gasket failure.exhaust seems to be producing a lot of water vapour

Pass 11 Nov 2008 54,611 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 3 Nov 2008 54,609 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 52,509 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 52,509 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 51,095 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 50,878 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.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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URL 185Y is a 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfetta in Red with a 2,492cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfetta models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 48,985 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 URL 185Y, 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 44 years old, this Alfa Romeo Alfetta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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URL 185Y is a 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfetta, first registered on 1 August 1982.

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