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YBW 997V

1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta

Blue Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

49,254 mi
Last recorded49,254 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2022
Typical for 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta51,431 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYBW 997V
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelAlfetta
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2022 49,254 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm forward bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm forward bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 49,248 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 49,248 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 49,242 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 49,242 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire Pump (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Sep 2019 49,230 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2019 49,230 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 49,222 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 49,069 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 48,952 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 48,951 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake min req

Pass 3 Sep 2015 48,770 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 48,768 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 48,599 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 48,126 miles

BBOTH FRONT SEAT BELTS SLOW TO RETRACT

Pass 13 Aug 2012 47,901 miles

Slight corrosion on nearside inner wing

Pass 20 May 2011 47,674 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

hand brake has just passed

Fail 17 May 2011 47,663 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 47,265 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 46,898 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 46,730 miles

both front seats slightly insecure

nearside front body has corrosion underbonnet but not in prescribed area

underbody of vehicle has corrosion

Fail 2 Jun 2008 46,730 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

both front seats slightly insecure

nearside front body has corrosion underbonnet but not in prescribed area

underbody of vehicle has corrosion

Pass 24 May 2007 46,264 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 46,116 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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YBW 997V is a 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta in Blue with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 YBW 997V, 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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YBW 997V is a 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta, first registered on 1 September 1979.

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