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VWC 397S

1978 Alfa Romeo Alfetta

White Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2023
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

54,535 mi
Last recorded54,535 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2022
Typical for 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfetta45,300 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVWC 397S
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelAlfetta
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 5 Jul 2022 54,535 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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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VWC 397S is a 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfetta in White with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test 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 VWC 397S, 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 VWC 397S registered?

VWC 397S is a 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfetta, first registered on 13 March 1978.

Is VWC 397S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VWC 397S shows 1 test 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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