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H490 YYF

1991 Alfa Romeo 75

Black Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

102,287 mi
Last recorded102,287 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2018
Typical for 1991 Alfa Romeo 75105,146 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH490 YYF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model75
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2018 102,287 miles

rear differental oil leak around offside rear disc but not effecting brake effort

Pass 21 Nov 2015 98,076 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2015 98,056 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front tyre tread cracking

Offside Front tyre tread cracking

Offside Rear tyre tread cracking

Pass 28 Jun 2014 97,765 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2014 97,299 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 10 May 2013 93,395 miles

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

battery insecure

both front brake hoses soft

corrosion to offside front floor at jacking point

corrosion to offside rear sill

sill covers fitted

Fail 8 Jun 2012 92,408 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 92,408 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 91,841 miles

Oil leak

brake pedal some travel

front brake discs corroded

nearside front wheel slight bearing noise

Fail 13 Oct 2010 91,838 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Direction indicators missing (1.4.A.2b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake discs corroded.

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside front wheel, slight bearing noise.

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Rear brake discs corroded.

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 90,727 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 31 Mar 2009 90,727 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jun 2007 89,283 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

oil leak

Fail 11 May 2007 88,491 miles

Brake pedal fouling on other parts of the vehicle (3.3.A.4)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Fail 27 May 2006 80,110 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

pad wear sensor wire broken

Pass 27 May 2006 80,110 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

pad wear sensor wire broken

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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H490 YYF is a 1991 Alfa Romeo 75 in Black with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 1991 Alfa Romeo 75 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 105,146 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 H490 YYF, 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 35 years old, this Alfa Romeo 75 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H490 YYF is a 1991 Alfa Romeo 75, first registered on 11 April 1991.

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