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VLK 373X

1981 Alfa Romeo Alfetta

Black Petrol 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

Typical for 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfetta55,892 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVLK 373X
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelAlfetta
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2009
Fail 16 Feb 2009

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear bumper missing leaving exposed sharp edge

Speedo not fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2007
Fail 16 Oct 2007

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 14 Jun 2007

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

Nearside Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2006 87,625 miles

slight corrosion both inner sills.

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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VLK 373X is a 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfetta in Black with a 2,492cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfetta models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 55,892 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 Alfetta fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 107 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VLK 373X, 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 45 years old, this Alfa Romeo Alfetta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VLK 373X registered?

VLK 373X is a 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfetta, first registered on 30 September 1981.

Is VLK 373X safe to buy?

The MOT history for VLK 373X shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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