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FBH 421Y

1982 Alfa Romeo Alfetta

Blue Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2023
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

103,773 mi
Last recorded103,773 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2022
Typical for 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfetta48,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFBH 421Y
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelAlfetta
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc
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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2022 103,773 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside covered in underseal

Pass 1 Sep 2021 103,479 miles

Under side covered in under seal

Pass 28 Aug 2020 103,215 miles

under side covered in under seal

Pass 6 Sep 2019 103,042 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 102,906 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 102,796 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 102,657 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 102,450 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 102,324 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 102,140 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

plastic covering both outer sill panels

vehicle tested in wet condition

Pass 27 Dec 2012 101,941 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

plastic covering both outer sill panels

Pass 28 Dec 2011 101,641 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

plastic covering both outer sill panels

Pass 29 Dec 2010 101,329 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Pass 30 Dec 2009 101,190 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2009 100,899 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

offside rear seatbelt slow to retract

Pass 27 Dec 2007 100,721 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front seatbelts slow to retract

Fail 27 Dec 2007 100,721 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

both front seatbelts slow to retract

Pass 27 Dec 2006 100,590 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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FBH 421Y is a 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfetta in Blue with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 FBH 421Y, 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 FBH 421Y registered?

FBH 421Y is a 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfetta, first registered on 26 November 1982.

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The MOT history for FBH 421Y shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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