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J301 DUC

1992 Alfa Romeo 75

Black Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

152,051 mi
Last recorded152,051 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 1992 Alfa Romeo 75107,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ301 DUC
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model75
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 152,051 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 151,430 miles

Front Upper ball joint split pins missing

Offside Rear Fuel hose chafing (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Rear seats missing

Fail 26 Jul 2024 151,430 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Upper ball joint split pins missing

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Fuel hose chafing (6.1.3 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear seats missing

Pass 16 Aug 2023 151,429 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 17 Nov 2017 150,702 miles

outer sills not fully tested due to side skirts fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2016 150,310 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Nov 2016 150,309 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Direction indicators not working slow to operate when switched on (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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J301 DUC is a 1992 Alfa Romeo 75 in Black with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 J301 DUC, 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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J301 DUC is a 1992 Alfa Romeo 75, first registered on 11 March 1992.

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