1978 ALFA ROMEO ALFETTA2.0L PETROL

The roadworthiness of this vehicle is currently indeterminate due to a complete lack of testing data for the past seventeen years. The last recorded entry dates back to October 2009, meaning the car has not undergone a formal safety inspection in nearly two decades. While the vehicle passed its final test at that time without defects, the absence of subsequent records makes it impossible to verify if the mechanical condition remained stable or if structural integrity has deteriorated since then. The vehicle shows an exceptionally low mileage profile of 38,853 miles over its 48-year life, averaging approximately 800 miles per year. This low usage suggests the car has likely been a collector item or stored for long periods rather than used as a daily driver. The gap between the September 2009 failure and the October 2009 pass shows only two miles of travel, yet long periods of inactivity often lead to the degradation of rubber components, seized seals, and fluid breakdown which are more concerning than mechanical wear from mileage. A physical inspection must focus on the structural integrity and suspension components previously flagged in 2009. The tester noted corrosion on the offside and nearside front suspension mounting areas, which while not deemed excessive at the time, requires a close look for advanced rust-through today. The buyer should also inspect the nearside front wheel bearing for play and check the parking brake system, as the history indicated a lack of reserve travel. Given the long hiatus in testing, the state of the brake lines, fuel system, and exhaust must be verified to ensure they have not suffered from internal corrosion or perished perished.