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A81 HFR

1983 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Silver Petrol 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2017
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

66,392 mi
Last recorded66,392 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2016
Typical for 1983 Alfa Romeo Gtv62,127 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA81 HFR
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2016 66,392 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 66,392 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 65,380 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyres very perished but not deep enough to reach cords

brake discs corroded due to vehicle standing

corrosion o/s/f bulkhead corner

Fail 6 Feb 2012 65,380 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyres very perished but not deep enough to reach cords

brake discs corroded due to vehicle standing

corrosion o/s/f bulkhead corner

Fail 22 Sep 2009 65,289 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

all tyres have slight splits in sidewalls but none of which are deep enough to reach cords.

Pass 16 Jan 2007 64,607 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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A81 HFR is a 1983 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Silver with a 2,492cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1983 Alfa Romeo Gtv models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 62,127 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 A81 HFR, 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 43 years old, this Alfa Romeo Gtv is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A81 HFR is a 1983 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 1 August 1983.

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