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VOV 986S

1977 Alfa Romeo Alfetta

Cream Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2023
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,729 mi
Last recorded97,729 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2022
Typical for 1977 Alfa Romeo Alfetta75,518 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVOV 986S
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelAlfetta
Year1977
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc
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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2022 97,729 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 97,161 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2020 95,733 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 94,812 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2016 94,720 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 94,584 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 93,298 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2015 93,298 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2015 93,297 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 93,298 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2014 93,295 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 93,295 miles

slight corrosion inner rear wheel arches

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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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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What year was VOV 986S registered?

VOV 986S is a 1977 Alfa Romeo Alfetta, first registered on 9 August 1977.

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The MOT history for VOV 986S shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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