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A654 SDV

1984 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Black Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,506 mi
Last recorded83,506 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2025
Typical for 1984 Alfa Romeo Gtv55,632 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA654 SDV
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2025 83,506 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 82,306 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 80,437 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2023 80,424 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill excessively corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill excessively corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 78,828 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill return/floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill return/floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2022 78,827 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill return/floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill return/floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 77,558 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2021 77,556 miles

Central Front Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 74,721 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 70,997 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 70,997 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 May 2017 70,764 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 70,107 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 69,857 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2014 69,147 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 68,091 miles

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

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

all four wheel bearings have slight play

both front wipers smearing slightly

inner arches and underside of vehicle heavily coated in underseal

slight corrossion in nearside front inner arch trim

Pass 24 Feb 2012 66,293 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

rear brakes lower effort offside rear/but still passes balance/limit

Pass 27 Jun 2011 65,634 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 63,201 miles

FRONT EXHAUST RUBBER DETERIORATED

OIL LEAKS FROM ENGINE

Pass 23 Jun 2009 62,005 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 62,005 miles

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 14 May 2009 62,001 miles

Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

EXHAUST HANGERS BADLY PERISHED

SLIGHT PLAY FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS

PROP SHAFT DONUT FALLING APART BADLY PERISHED

Pass 19 Dec 2007 61,471 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 60,371 miles

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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A654 SDV is a 1984 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Black with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A654 SDV, 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.

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A654 SDV is a 1984 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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