MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
73,132 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo Alfetta?
Based on 2,542 MOT tests across 342 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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ELP 985Y is a 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfetta in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 ELP 985Y, 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 ELP 985Y registered?
ELP 985Y is a 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfetta, first registered on 4 October 1982.
Is ELP 985Y safe to buy?
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