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VJV 5V

1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta

White Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

63,632 mi
Last recorded63,632 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta51,431 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVJV 5V
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelAlfetta
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 63,632 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 63,470 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 65,880 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 62,812 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 62,573 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 62,384 miles

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

n/s door pillar corrosion and cracking

Fail 2 Nov 2011 62,384 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s door pillar corrosion and cracking

Pass 27 May 2010 62,384 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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VJV 5V is a 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta in White with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 51,431 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 VJV 5V, 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 47 years old, this Alfa Romeo Alfetta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VJV 5V registered?

VJV 5V is a 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta, first registered on 17 August 1979.

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