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YSS 581Y

1982 Alfa Romeo Alfetta

Red Petrol 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2022
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

69,923 mi
Last recorded69,923 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2022
Typical for 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfetta48,985 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYSS 581Y
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelAlfetta
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,492cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2022 69,923 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill/jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill/jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 69,816 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2019 69,653 miles

exhaust emits smoke at idle

Fail 26 Oct 2019 69,626 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 69,027 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 68,951 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Obligatory mirror missing interior missing (3.3 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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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YSS 581Y is a 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfetta in Red with a 2,492cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfetta models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 48,985 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 YSS 581Y, 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 44 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 YSS 581Y registered?

YSS 581Y is a 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfetta, first registered on 11 May 1982.

Is YSS 581Y safe to buy?

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