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VUW 616S

1978 Alfa Romeo Alfetta

Blue Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2020
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

45,503 mi
Last recorded45,503 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2019
Typical for 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfetta45,300 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVUW 616S
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelAlfetta
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc
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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 12 Sep 2019 45,503 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 45,300 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 45,237 miles

Nearside Front Inner sill starting to corrode

Nearside Front Inner wing arch corroded

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner wing arch correded

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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VUW 616S is a 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfetta in Blue with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VUW 616S, 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.

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What year was VUW 616S registered?

VUW 616S is a 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfetta, first registered on 21 February 1978.

Is VUW 616S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VUW 616S shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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