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XUK 159M

1974 Alfa Romeo GT

Purple Petrol 1570cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,290 mi
Last recorded56,290 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2017
Typical for 1974 Alfa Romeo GT66,891 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXUK 159M
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGT
Year1974
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,570cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2017 56,290 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

battery loose but not insecure

Fail 22 Nov 2017 56,287 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

battery loose but not insecure

Pass 8 Nov 2016 55,779 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 55,745 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 55,743 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 55,447 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 53,691 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 52,076 miles

How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo GT?

Based on 118,469 MOT tests across 7,758 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
6,358
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
7,758
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,784
position lamp(s) not working 4,336
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush 3,874
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2,402
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,227
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XUK 159M is a 1974 Alfa Romeo GT in Purple with a 1,570cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1974 Alfa Romeo GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 66,891 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 GT fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5,784 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XUK 159M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Alfa Romeo GT typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 52 years old, this Alfa Romeo GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was XUK 159M registered?

XUK 159M is a 1974 Alfa Romeo GT, first registered on 8 March 1974.

Is XUK 159M safe to buy?

The MOT history for XUK 159M shows 8 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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