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YAJ 590T

1978 Alfa Romeo Alfetta

White Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2016
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

3,418 mi
Last recorded3,418 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2015
Typical for 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfetta45,300 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYAJ 590T
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelAlfetta
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc
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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2015 3,418 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 3,418 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 3,116 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 3,116 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2009 3,088 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2009 3,088 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 1,880 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 1,880 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 1,082 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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YAJ 590T is a 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfetta in White with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YAJ 590T, 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 YAJ 590T registered?

YAJ 590T is a 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfetta, first registered on 1 August 1978.

Is YAJ 590T safe to buy?

The MOT history for YAJ 590T shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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