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XBY 174F

1990 Alfa Romeo 1750

Red Petrol 1750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

52,968 mi
Last recorded52,968 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXBY 174F
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model1750
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,750cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 52,968 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Steering box slight movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 52,393 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Steering box slight movement sector shaft (2.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 51,914 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering box slight movement Sector shaft (2.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Front and rear (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Front and rear (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2022 51,060 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Steering box drop arm ball joint has slight play

Steering box worn, but not excessively Slight sector shaft play (2.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2022 51,060 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Steering box drop arm ball joint has slight play

Steering box worn, but not excessively Slight sector shaft play (2.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 50,591 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 49,808 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner and outer (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm n/s and o/s (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 48,477 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 48,469 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 47,350 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 46,218 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 45,082 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2014 45,019 miles

Nearside Front Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 44,475 miles

Centre Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 24 Sep 2013 44,475 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 43,790 miles

Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s and o/s front floor/bulkhead to sill corroded

n/s front door step corroded

n/s rear wheel arch cracked

Fail 24 Sep 2012 43,790 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s and o/s front floor/bulkhead to sill corroded

n/s front door step corroded

n/s rear wheel arch cracked

Pass 27 Sep 2011 42,983 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

boot floor corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2011 42,983 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

boot floor corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2010 42,288 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 13 Sep 2010 42,288 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 41,120 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 40,047 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear fuel pipe perished slightly

Fail 8 Sep 2008 40,047 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear fuel pipe perished slightly

Pass 29 Aug 2007 38,444 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 38,444 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 77,822 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 36,870 miles

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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XBY 174F is a 1990 Alfa Romeo 1750 in Red with a 1,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 XBY 174F, 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 36 years old, this Alfa Romeo 1750 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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XBY 174F is a 1990 Alfa Romeo 1750, first registered on 6 June 1990.

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