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K577 VPA

1992 Alfa Romeo 75

Red Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

112,399 mi
Last recorded112,399 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 1992 Alfa Romeo 75107,033 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK577 VPA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model75
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 112,399 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2018 111,192 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 May 2017 109,929 miles

both front wheel bearings have slight play

Pass 18 May 2016 109,092 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 109,088 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Horn control insecure (1.6.1)

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

Pass 27 May 2015 108,092 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2015 107,899 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 May 2014 106,918 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

plastic trims covering outer sills

Fail 23 May 2014 106,856 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

plastic trims covering outer sills

Fail 29 May 2013 105,896 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

both rear tyres badly perished

braking effort on offside rear slightly low

oil pressure light flashing on dash

plastic covers on wheel arches, outer sills and door step

vehicle over heats as cooling fan doesn't cut in

Pass 29 May 2013 105,896 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

both rear tyres badly perished

braking effort on offside rear slightly low

oil pressure light flashing on dash

plastic covers on wheel arches, outer sills and door step

vehicle over heats as cooling fan doesn't cut in

Pass 28 Apr 2012 189,911 miles

handbrake only just met requiement

slight cracking on n/s front tyre sidewall

slight play in n/s and o/s front tie rod bushs

Pass 29 Apr 2011 186,821 miles

Engine hunting but CO level 1.25

Headlights blue white light

Fail 15 Apr 2011 186,819 miles

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

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

headlights show s[gns light blue in colour

Pass 25 Feb 2010 183,792 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 174,072 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

fuel staines around tank sender unit

Fail 19 Feb 2009 174,072 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

fuel staines around tank sender unit

Pass 15 Feb 2008 165,060 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 154,334 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 141,865 miles

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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K577 VPA is a 1992 Alfa Romeo 75 in Red with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 K577 VPA, 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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K577 VPA is a 1992 Alfa Romeo 75, first registered on 13 August 1992.

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