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VRE 167S

1977 Alfa Romeo Alfetta

Red Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2022
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

98,932 mi
Last recorded98,932 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2021
Typical for 1977 Alfa Romeo Alfetta75,518 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVRE 167S
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelAlfetta
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2021 98,932 miles

The vehicle has been undersealed on the underside

slight play in the off side inner track arm

Pass 21 Jun 2014 98,857 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 May 2013 98,271 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

handbrake travel long - o/s/r tyre wall cracking

rear springs corroded- driveshaft boots cracking - slight play in both front wheel bearings - idel uneven - front discs corroded

shock absorber gaitors loose - suspension bushes cracking all - wiper blades loose on arms -slight corrosion to o/s/r jacking point - n/s/r wheel binding - exhaust rubbers cracking - prop shaft rubber donut cracking

slight waer to o/s/f seat belt -covering split on n/s/f seat belt buckle - n/s/f washer jet poor- wipers dont park - main beam tell tale fading -oil leaks -

Fail 22 Apr 2013 98,270 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

handbrake travel long - o/s/r tyre wall cracking

rear springs corroding - driveshaft boots cracking - slight play in both front wheel bearings - rear discs corroded - front discs corroded -rear pads wearing low - idle uneven

shock absorber gaitors loose - suspension bushes cracking all - wiper blades loose on arms -slight corrosion to o/s/r jacking point - n/s/r wheel binding - exhaust rubbers cracking - prop shaft rubber donut cracking

slight waer to o/s/f seat belt -covering split on n/s/f seat belt buckle - n/s/f washer jet poor- wipers dont park - main beam tell tale fading -oil leaks -

Pass 21 Nov 2011 97,837 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 15 Nov 2011 97,820 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 97,005 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2007 95,607 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 95,499 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 87,304 miles

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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VRE 167S is a 1977 Alfa Romeo Alfetta in Red with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VRE 167S, 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 VRE 167S registered?

VRE 167S is a 1977 Alfa Romeo Alfetta, first registered on 22 August 1977.

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