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WPV 789X

1982 Alfa Romeo Alfetta

White Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,244 mi
Last recorded61,244 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfetta48,985 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWPV 789X
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelAlfetta
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 61,244 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 61,054 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2022 61,054 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear mirror not fitted to screen (3.3 (c))

Fail 27 May 2022 61,046 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake excessively binding both front and rear brakes (1.2.1 (f))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2013 60,813 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 60,562 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 60,163 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 59,954 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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WPV 789X is a 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfetta in White with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfetta models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 48,985 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 WPV 789X, 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 44 years old, this Alfa Romeo Alfetta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WPV 789X registered?

WPV 789X is a 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfetta, first registered on 1 April 1982.

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The MOT history for WPV 789X shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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