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A502 SHU

1984 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Silver Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

73,762 mi
Last recorded73,762 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1984 Alfa Romeo Gtv55,632 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA502 SHU
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 73,762 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 73,521 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 73,278 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 73,063 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 72,815 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2021 71,950 miles
Fail 24 May 2021 71,950 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 May 2020 71,480 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 71,136 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 69,442 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 69,259 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 68,817 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 68,294 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 66,811 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 66,757 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 66,746 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 66,661 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 64,664 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 64,652 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 59,772 miles

CO emmissions close to maximum

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 56,614 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 56,614 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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A502 SHU is a 1984 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Silver with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1984 Alfa Romeo Gtv models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 55,632 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 A502 SHU, 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 42 years old, this Alfa Romeo Gtv is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A502 SHU registered?

A502 SHU is a 1984 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 26 January 1984.

Is A502 SHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A502 SHU shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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