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VPL 382S

1978 Alfa Romeo Alfetta

Blue Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,506 mi
Last recorded73,506 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2010
Typical for 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfetta45,300 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVPL 382S
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelAlfetta
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2010 73,506 miles

vehicle has been under sealed

washers poor

corrosion evident both iner wings

corrosion evident both sill areas

corrosion evident brake pipes

corrosion evident vehicle under body

deterioration evident front suspension bushes

deterioration evident rear suspension bushes

head lamp aim poor

offside rear iner cv boot has a slight cut evident

oil leak

slight play evident both front tie rods

tyres perishing

Pass 14 May 2009 70,267 miles

corrosion evident both iner wing areas

corrosion evident brike pipes

corrosion evient both sill areas

deteration evdent rear suspension bushes

off side rear out stop lamp slightly dim

play evident in nearside tie rod

under side of vehicle has been under sealed

Fail 29 Apr 2009 70,267 miles

Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

corrosion evident both iner wing areas

corrosion evident brike pipes

corrosion evient both sill areas

deteration evdent rear suspension bushes

play evident in nearside tie rod

Pass 5 Sep 2007 70,267 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

n/s & o/s sills corroded / o/s/f floor plated from inside vehicle

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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VPL 382S is a 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfetta in Blue with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfetta models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 45,300 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 VPL 382S, 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 48 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 VPL 382S registered?

VPL 382S is a 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfetta, first registered on 12 April 1978.

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The MOT history for VPL 382S shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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