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A828 SYH

1983 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Grey Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2015
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

50,881 mi
Last recorded50,881 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2014
Typical for 1983 Alfa Romeo Gtv62,127 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA828 SYH
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1983
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2014 50,881 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Fail 28 Feb 2014 50,881 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

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

Oil leak

corrosion to nearside and offside sills at front outside prescribed areas

Pass 7 Aug 2012 50,867 miles

front propshaft doughnut split

rust to upper lamp panel

Fail 1 Aug 2012 50,867 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front propshaft doughnut split

rust to upper lamp panel

Pass 23 Dec 2010 50,842 miles

corrosion to nearside and offside sills

Fail 14 May 2010 50,837 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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)

corrosion to nearside and offside sill panels outside prescribed areas

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 10 Nov 2008 50,800 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 50,800 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

some corrosio tn n/s/f, n/s/r, o/s/f and o/s/r undersill panels outside prescribed areas

Pass 29 Oct 2007 50,768 miles

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

parking brake has little reserve travel

some corrosion to front of nearside and offside sills

Fail 29 Oct 2007 50,768 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

parking brake has little reserve travel

some corrosion to front of nearside and offside sills

Pass 2 May 2006 50,710 miles

front brakes have a 20% imbalance

parking brake has little reserve travel

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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A828 SYH is a 1983 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Grey with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 A828 SYH, 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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What year was A828 SYH registered?

A828 SYH is a 1983 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 26 September 1983.

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