Well maintained Alfa Romeo, lots of history and has recently undertaken a long holiday trip through Europe with no problems at all, averaging 40+mpg with the air-con on...
A stack of receipts, with much recent work undertaken and no advisories at recent MoT. Summary of work over the last few years as follows...
April 2017 (141,127 miles): MoT, new bulbs and handbrake adjusted (no advisories)
November 2016 (140740) : Full service inc oil change and replacement heater control unit
April 2016: Replaced both upper wishbone arms
April 2014: New rear pads and OSR caliper
Nov 2013 (132,926): Timing belt change, new o/s driveshaft gaitor and replacement clutch slave cyl
July 2013 (131,126): Replacement of various gaskets and seals to stop any leaks
May 2013 (127,453): New clutch and dual mass flywheel (£1100)
April 2013 (127,098): Oil service, fuel filters, & CV boots (£306)
Sep 2012: New battery
Dec 2011: New thermostat housing, coolant and cam cover gasket set
Nov 2011: New radiator, oil & filter service and tyres
June 2011: Track rod ends
Apr/May 2010: Service, Replacement top arms, bushes and brake fluid
Sept 2008: Replacement of air mass sensor, crank position sensor, cambelt & faze sensor
Bad points:
Commensurate with age, there are various minor scrapes & scratches, the worst of which is a dent in the front offside wing (see photo).
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