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YGC 420S

1977 Alfa Romeo Alfetta

Red Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,306 mi
Last recorded87,306 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 1977 Alfa Romeo Alfetta75,518 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYGC 420S
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelAlfetta
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 87,306 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 86,490 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2024 86,486 miles

Air/vacuum reservoir drain device inoperative brake servo (1.1.9 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 84,781 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2022 84,770 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Feb 2021 84,509 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Mar 2020 84,433 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 84,145 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 83,448 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 83,445 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 81,958 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 81,605 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 80,954 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 80,370 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2005 79,403 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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YGC 420S is a 1977 Alfa Romeo Alfetta in Red with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1977 Alfa Romeo Alfetta models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 75,518 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 YGC 420S, 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 49 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 YGC 420S registered?

YGC 420S is a 1977 Alfa Romeo Alfetta, first registered on 23 September 1977.

Is YGC 420S safe to buy?

The MOT history for YGC 420S shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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