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YPY 354T

1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta

Cream Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2025
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

65,989 mi
Last recorded65,989 miles
Recorded on10 May 2024
Typical for 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta51,431 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYPY 354T
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelAlfetta
Year1979
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2024 65,989 miles
Fail 6 May 2024 65,988 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 18 May 2023 65,405 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2022 64,504 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 63,001 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 61,657 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 60,828 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 60,828 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear tyres cracked & perished

Pass 11 Jul 2014 60,705 miles

offside rear inner sill has corrosion but just outside pescribed area

Fail 10 Jul 2014 60,705 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

offside rear inner sill has corrosion but just outside pescribed area

Pass 15 May 2014 60,699 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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YPY 354T is a 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta in Cream with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 YPY 354T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YPY 354T registered?

YPY 354T is a 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta, first registered on 10 January 1979.

Is YPY 354T safe to buy?

The MOT history for YPY 354T shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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