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XPL 861T

1978 Alfa Romeo Alfetta

Silver Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

539 mi
Last recorded539 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2018
Typical for 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfetta45,300 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXPL 861T
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelAlfetta
Year1978
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2018 539 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

nearside rear parking brake effort reduced

Fail 29 Aug 2018 489 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

nearside rear parking brake effort reduced

Pass 14 Aug 2017 240 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)

rear exhaust hanging rubbers slightly deteriorated

Fail 14 Aug 2017 240 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear exhaust hanging rubbers slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Aug 2016 99,750 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)

Fail 16 Aug 2016 99,668 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 99,480 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 98,902 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 98,849 miles

slight side movement brake pedle

Pass 20 Jun 2011 98,799 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 98,760 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

long travel of parking brake lever

Pass 22 Jun 2009 98,737 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 98,678 miles

n/s/f compliance bush weak

slight brake bind to o/s/f

Pass 12 Jun 2007 98,113 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 97,606 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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XPL 861T is a 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfetta in Silver with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 XPL 861T, 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 XPL 861T registered?

XPL 861T is a 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfetta, first registered on 1 September 1978.

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