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1965 Alfa Romeo Unclassified MOT Pass Rate

Pass rate for Unclassified models manufactured in 1965, based on 48 real MOT test results.

60.4%
Pass Rate
39.6%
Fail Rate
48
Total Tests
72,276
Avg Mileage

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

1965 Alfa Romeo Unclassified MOT Analysis

The 1965 Alfa Romeo Unclassified has an MOT pass rate of 60.4% based on 48 tests — around the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 72,276 miles on the odometer. With a 39.6% failure rate, the 1965 Unclassified is rated as "Average" for MOT reliability.

The leading cause of MOT failure for the 1965 Alfa Romeo Unclassified is Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment, responsible for 4.2% of failures. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. Typical repair costs range from £5–50. Body, Structure and General Items is the second most common issue at 2.1%. Non-component advisories follows at 2.1%.

⚠ Based on limited data (48 tests)

Top failures specific to 1965 models only. The overall Unclassified page may show different rankings.

What Fails Most

What Fails on This Car?

Click a category to see specific failure items.

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MOT failure categories ranked by failure rate
RankFailure CategoryRate (%)Count
1Lamps, Reflectors And Electrical Equipment4.2%2
2Body, Structure And General Items2.1%1
3Non-component Advisories2.1%1

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 72,276 mi

For every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.

Lamps & Electrical0.58% per 10K miBody & Structure0.29% per 10K miNon-component advisories0.29% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Lamps & Electrical0.584.2%2
Body & Structure0.292.1%1
Non-component advisories0.292.1%1

Mileage Statistics

72,276
Mean
86,244
Median
66,638
25th Percentile
91,139
75th Percentile
5.48% failures per 10K miles

Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.

About This Data

The 1965 Alfa Romeo Unclassified has an MOT pass rate of 60.4% based on 48 tests — around the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 72,276 miles on the odometer. With a 39.6% failure rate, the 1965 Unclassified is rated as "Average" for MOT reliability.

If you own or are considering buying a 1965 Alfa Romeo Unclassified, budget for potential repairs before each MOT. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment: Walk around the car and check every light — headlights (dipped and main beam), side lights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, hazard lights, reverse light, rear fog light, and number plate lights. Replace any blown bulbs before the test. At 72,276 average miles, these vehicles are in the mid-range where component wear starts to become a factor.

Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment — 4.2% of failures

Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment issues account for 4.2% of MOT failures on 1965 Alfa Romeo Unclassified models. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. Typical repair costs: £5–50. Pre-MOT check: Walk around the car and check every light — headlights (dipped and main beam), side lights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, hazard lights, reverse light, rear fog light, and number plate lights. Replace any blown bulbs before the test.

Body, Structure and General Items — 2.1% of failures

Body, Structure and General Items issues account for 2.1% of MOT failures on 1965 Alfa Romeo Unclassified models. Body and structure failures include excessive corrosion, sharp edges, loose panels, and damage to the vehicle frame. Rust is the primary concern, especially on older vehicles or those exposed to road salt. Typical repair costs: £100–500+. Pre-MOT check: Inspect sills, wheel arches, door bottoms, and the chassis for rust. Surface rust is acceptable but structural corrosion or holes will fail. Check that all doors, bonnet, and boot close securely.

Non-component advisories — 2.1% of failures

Non-component advisories issues account for 2.1% of MOT failures on 1965 Alfa Romeo Unclassified models. Non-component advisories issues are a common cause of MOT failure. Regular inspection and maintenance of these components helps ensure your vehicle passes its MOT. Typical repair costs: £100–400. Pre-MOT check: Have this system checked during regular servicing. Look for warning signs like unusual noises, vibrations, or dashboard warning lights.

Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.

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