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VAU 639J

1970 Alfa Romeo 1750

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

49,406 mi
Last recorded49,406 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2019
Typical for 1970 Alfa Romeo 175047,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVAU 639J
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model1750
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2019 49,406 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 49,139 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 48,859 miles

Ball joint has slight play track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak around engine ()

Fail 21 Mar 2017 48,859 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak around engine ()

Ball joint has slight play track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 48,589 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 48,589 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 47,353 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 46,844 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 17,913 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 17,913 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 17,318 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 17,318 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 16,415 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 16,412 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2008 15,448 miles

underside of vehicle has been heavily undersealed

Fail 7 Nov 2008 15,447 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

underside of vehicle has been heavily undersealed

Pass 2 Oct 2007 15,051 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 15,036 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside front tyre is cracking

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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VAU 639J is a 1970 Alfa Romeo 1750 in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1970 Alfa Romeo 1750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 47,353 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 1750 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 98 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VAU 639J, 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 56 years old, this Alfa Romeo 1750 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VAU 639J registered?

VAU 639J is a 1970 Alfa Romeo 1750, first registered on 1 August 1970.

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