Alfa Romeo 75
From 234 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led and steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc. The top issue, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, caused 11 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 11 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 8 |
| steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 6 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 6 |
| the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | 6 |
| lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements | 5 |
| windscreen or window excessively tinted and visibility through swept area of windscreen or of an obligatory external mirror seriously affected | 4 |
| a stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp | 4 |
| audible warning inoperative | 4 |
| service brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 4 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. Only 10.3% of 75 failures are serious (safety or roadside), below the 44.4% average. When this car fails its MOT, it's more likely to be lights, wipers, or emissions than something dangerous. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £68.
Typical mileage
Half of all 75s tested had between 81,865 and 135,861 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 104,935 median miles, the 75 has 0.017 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Alfa Romeo models
| Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 75.7% |
| Alfa Romeo Mito | 72.1% |
| Alfa Romeo Giulia | 90% |
| Alfa Romeo 159 | 68.1% |
| Alfa Romeo Spider | 75.9% |
Common questions
What is the Alfa Romeo 75 MOT pass rate?
The Alfa Romeo 75 has a 82.5% MOT pass rate based on 234 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Alfa Romeo 75?
The most common MOT failure on the Alfa Romeo 75 is the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, which caused 11 failures. Other common issues include a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led.
What is the typical mileage of a Alfa Romeo 75 at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Alfa Romeo 75 is 104,935 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 81,865 and 135,861 miles.
Buying a used 75?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 82.5% pass rate and an average repair bill of £68 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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