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WAU 779J

1971 Alfa Romeo 1750

Red Petrol 1750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2023
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

62,189 mi
Last recorded62,189 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2022
Typical for 1971 Alfa Romeo 175058,427 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWAU 779J
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model1750
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,750cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2022 62,189 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 61,521 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Jun 2017 61,521 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Apr 2016 61,065 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 61,063 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 58,908 miles

Oil leak

heavily undersealed

Fail 24 Sep 2014 58,908 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

heavily undersealed

Pass 23 Aug 2013 58,675 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 58,675 miles

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

Centre Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 1750?

Based on 2,451 MOT tests across 266 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
463
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
266
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 98
Stop lamp not working 80
brake binding 66
Headlamp aim too low 47
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 46
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WAU 779J is a 1971 Alfa Romeo 1750 in Red with a 1,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1971 Alfa Romeo 1750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 58,427 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 1750 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 98 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WAU 779J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Alfa Romeo 1750 typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 55 years old, this Alfa Romeo 1750 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WAU 779J registered?

WAU 779J is a 1971 Alfa Romeo 1750, first registered on 6 January 1971.

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The MOT history for WAU 779J shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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