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J840 XAN

1992 Alfa Romeo Sz

Red Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

66,227 mi
Last recorded66,227 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 1992 Alfa Romeo Sz63,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ840 XAN
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSz
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc
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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 66,227 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 66,132 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 66,013 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 65,972 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 65,905 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 65,853 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 65,743 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 65,578 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 65,512 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 65,471 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 65,471 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 65,453 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Jul 2015 65,453 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2014 65,421 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 65,374 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

offside rear brake disc slightly distorted

Pass 4 Jul 2012 65,343 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 65,343 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 65,302 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2010 65,288 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 63,622 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 63,515 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 63,416 miles

both rear tyres very close to legal limit

Pass 12 Jun 2006 63,277 miles

How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo Sz?

Based on 1,326 MOT tests across 118 vehicles.

81.6%
Pass Rate
525
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
118
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 45
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 31
Headlamp aim too high 18
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 15
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J840 XAN is a 1992 Alfa Romeo Sz in Red with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 1992 Alfa Romeo Sz models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 63,416 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Alfa Romeo Sz fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 45 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J840 XAN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Alfa Romeo Sz typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 34 years old, this Alfa Romeo Sz is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J840 XAN is a 1992 Alfa Romeo Sz, first registered on 18 March 1992.

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