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J172 VVN

1992 Alfa Romeo 75

Red Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2013
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

94,377 mi
Last recorded94,377 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2012
Typical for 1992 Alfa Romeo 75107,033 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ172 VVN
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model75
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2012 94,377 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 91,786 miles

off side and near side sills have covers unable to assess condition

Pass 26 Oct 2009 91,250 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 91,223 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

all jacking points corroded

Fail 2 May 2006 91,103 miles

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

coolant pressure cap missing

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

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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J172 VVN is a 1992 Alfa Romeo 75 in Red with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1992 Alfa Romeo 75 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 107,033 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 J172 VVN, 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 34 years old, this Alfa Romeo 75 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J172 VVN is a 1992 Alfa Romeo 75, first registered on 3 April 1992.

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