MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,729 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
All rubber bushes deteriorated but not considered excessive
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Gearbox mounting defective ()
Offside Rear tyre showing signs of deterioration
slight surface corrosion on the entire chassis and floor area
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
offside rear tyre slightly deteriorated
reverse lamps inoperative
surface corrosion to nearside + offside front floor pannels + front inner wheel arches
surface corrosion to rear boot floor
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
offside rear tyre slightly deteriorated
reverse lamps inoperative
surface corrosion to nearside + offside front floor pannels + front inner wheel arches
surface corrosion to rear boot floor
Centre Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Outer Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
front mpost propshaft rubber coupling split/deteriorated + rear one slightly deteriorated
offside rear tyre slightly deteriorated
reverse lamps inoperative
surface corroison to rear boot floor
surface corrosion to nearside + offside front floor pannels + front inner wheel arches
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
advise all suspension components heavily corroded
advise engine bay and underside of floor area heavily coated in underseal while carrying out corrosion checks
Offside Rear Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Horn control insecure (1.6.1)
Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
advise all suspension components heavily corroded
advise engine bay and underside of floor area heavily coated in underseal while carrying out corrosion checks
slight corrosion inner rear wheel arches
How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo Alfetta?
Based on 2,542 MOT tests across 342 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VOV 986S is a 1977 Alfa Romeo Alfetta in Cream with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1977 Alfa Romeo Alfetta models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 75,518 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 VOV 986S, 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 49 years old, this Alfa Romeo Alfetta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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VOV 986S is a 1977 Alfa Romeo Alfetta, first registered on 9 August 1977.
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