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XCR 455V

1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta

Red Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2012
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

1,477 mi
Last recorded1,477 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2011
Typical for 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta51,431 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXCR 455V
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelAlfetta
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2011 1,477 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 1,477 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007
Pass 30 May 2006 1,148 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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XCR 455V is a 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta in Red with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 51,431 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 XCR 455V, 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 47 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 XCR 455V registered?

XCR 455V is a 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta, first registered on 1 August 1979.

Is XCR 455V safe to buy?

The MOT history for XCR 455V shows 4 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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