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D496 SGJ

1987 Alfa Romeo 75

Black Petrol 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2021
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

71,524 mi
Last recorded71,524 miles
Recorded on15 May 2020
Typical for 1987 Alfa Romeo 7587,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD496 SGJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model75
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2020 71,524 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 71,507 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 71,507 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced moisture inside lens (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced moisture in lens (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front tyre cracking in tread

Pass 23 Oct 2015 71,216 miles

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

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

advise dipswitch operation

Fail 23 Oct 2015 71,212 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

advise dipswitch operation

moisture in nearside headlamp

Pass 5 Aug 2010 69,928 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 68,954 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 67,222 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 67,222 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 4 Mar 2008 67,189 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Transmission leak

Pass 27 Mar 2007 67,025 miles

How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 75?

Based on 4,387 MOT tests across 624 vehicles.

70.7%
Pass Rate
1,177
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
624
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 270
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 163
Brake pipe excessively corroded 126
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 113
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 113
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D496 SGJ is a 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 in Black with a 2,492cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 87,000 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 75 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 270 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D496 SGJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Alfa Romeo 75 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 39 years old, this Alfa Romeo 75 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D496 SGJ is a 1987 Alfa Romeo 75, first registered on 9 April 1987.

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