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A4 KLJ

1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

130,837 mi
Last recorded130,837 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2015
Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv88,785 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 KLJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2015 130,837 miles

Brake discs pitted

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

both front tyre inner edges devoid of tread

Fail 11 Nov 2015 130,833 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Brake discs pitted

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

both front tyre inner edges devoid of tread

Pass 8 Dec 2014 129,793 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 125,122 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 121,355 miles

nearside front tyre has screw in it

Fail 27 Nov 2012 121,072 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre has screw in it

Pass 14 Dec 2011 113,359 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2011 113,293 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 107,229 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2010 107,229 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 101,054 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 101,054 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 94,693 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 94,693 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 87,008 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 78,281 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 69,181 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo Gtv?

Based on 93,802 MOT tests across 7,495 vehicles.

65.7%
Pass Rate
3,408
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
7,495
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 7,796
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,014
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 3,172
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,047
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 2,770
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A4 KLJ is a 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 88,785 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 Gtv fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 7,796 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A4 KLJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Alfa Romeo Gtv typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Alfa Romeo Gtv is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A4 KLJ is a 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 2 August 1997.

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