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XBP 3F

1968 Alfa Romeo 1750

White Petrol 1779cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

20,254 mi
Last recorded20,254 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2024
Typical for 1968 Alfa Romeo 175049,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXBP 3F
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model1750
Year1968
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,779cc
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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2024 20,254 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

surface corrosion to suspension components

Pass 6 Jul 2023 20,151 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general corrosion on suspension components

Pass 12 Jul 2022 19,966 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight weep from steering box

Pass 14 Jul 2021 19,449 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

slight leak steering box

Fail 7 Jul 2021 19,449 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

slight leak steering box

Pass 9 May 2018 17,147 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

o/s/r lens insecure

steering box leaking

Pass 8 Jun 2017 16,679 miles

steering box leaking

Fail 8 Jun 2017 16,679 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

steering box leaking

Pass 1 Jun 2016 16,281 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 16,281 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

play in prop shaft centre bearing

slight leak steering box

Fail 8 Jun 2015 16,281 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

play in prop shaft centre bearing

slight leak steering box

Pass 4 Jun 2014 16,281 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

o/s outer sill repaired with filler unable to see if corroded behind

oil leak from steering box

Fail 3 Jun 2014 16,281 miles

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

o/s outer sill repaired with filler unable to see if corroded behind

oil leak from steering box

Pass 4 Jun 2013 16,281 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 31 May 2013 16,281 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 16,281 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

rear number plate cracked

slight bind o/s/f brake

Pass 3 Jun 2011 16,281 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak from steering box

rear number plate cracked

Fail 25 May 2011 16,281 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak from steering box

rear number plate cracked

Pass 9 Jun 2010 15,840 miles

rear number plate cracked

Fail 18 May 2010 15,840 miles

Nearside Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

rear number plate cracked

Pass 18 Feb 2009 15,879 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 14,417 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 14,080 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 14,080 miles

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

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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XBP 3F is a 1968 Alfa Romeo 1750 in White with a 1,779cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1968 Alfa Romeo 1750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 49,416 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 XBP 3F, 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 58 years old, this Alfa Romeo 1750 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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XBP 3F is a 1968 Alfa Romeo 1750, first registered on 20 May 1968.

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