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VYO 420S

1975 Alfa Romeo GT

Blue Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

58,818 mi
Last recorded58,818 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2018
Typical for 1975 Alfa Romeo GT59,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVYO 420S
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGT
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2018 58,818 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 52,723 miles

both front brake pipes are corroded

Fail 17 Oct 2017 52,723 miles

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

both front brake pipes are corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2016 49,980 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to each calipers (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to each calipers (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Nov 2016 49,980 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to each calipers (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to each calipers (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 46,722 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 4,577 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Fail 5 Sep 2014 44,569 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

play and slight lift in steering box arm

play in n/s steering idler arm

Pass 25 Apr 2013 43,982 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Mar 2013 43,981 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2012 41,602 miles

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Fail 3 Mar 2012 41,601 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door catch missing (6.2.B.2)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

battery insecure

nearside rear indicator lense missing

Pass 17 Mar 2010 37,839 miles

How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo GT?

Based on 118,469 MOT tests across 7,758 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
6,358
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
7,758
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,784
position lamp(s) not working 4,336
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush 3,874
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2,402
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,227
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VYO 420S is a 1975 Alfa Romeo GT in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1975 Alfa Romeo GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 59,589 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 GT fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5,784 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VYO 420S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Alfa Romeo GT typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 51 years old, this Alfa Romeo GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VYO 420S registered?

VYO 420S is a 1975 Alfa Romeo GT, first registered on 31 December 1975.

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