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WTA 296S

1978 Alfa Romeo Alfetta

Green Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2010
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

38,853 mi
Last recorded38,853 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2009
Typical for 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfetta45,300 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWTA 296S
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelAlfetta
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2009 38,853 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 38,851 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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WTA 296S is a 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfetta in Green with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 WTA 296S, 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 WTA 296S registered?

WTA 296S is a 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfetta, first registered on 4 January 1978.

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