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VAM 78J

1971 Alfa Romeo 1750

White Petrol 1779cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

69,472 mi
Last recorded69,472 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2012
Typical for 1971 Alfa Romeo 175058,427 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVAM 78J
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model1750
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,779cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2012 69,472 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 69,333 miles

Offside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 69,048 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 68,529 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 68,135 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 68,020 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 67,697 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2005 67,030 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2005 67,028 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 1750?

Based on 2,451 MOT tests across 266 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
463
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
266
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 98
Stop lamp not working 80
brake binding 66
Headlamp aim too low 47
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 46
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VAM 78J is a 1971 Alfa Romeo 1750 in White with a 1,779cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1971 Alfa Romeo 1750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 58,427 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Alfa Romeo 1750 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 98 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VAM 78J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Alfa Romeo 1750 typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 55 years old, this Alfa Romeo 1750 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VAM 78J registered?

VAM 78J is a 1971 Alfa Romeo 1750, first registered on 1 July 1971.

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The MOT history for VAM 78J shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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