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A858 SFE

1983 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Black Petrol 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2024
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

80,550 mi
Last recorded80,550 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2023
Typical for 1983 Alfa Romeo Gtv62,127 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA858 SFE
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2023 80,550 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 80,140 miles
Fail 21 May 2020 80,137 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength tie bar rod mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength roll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced outer sill to floor (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2015 79,786 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

nsr tyre cracking

osr tyre cracking

Pass 3 Apr 2014 79,278 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2014 79,259 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Areas of light corrosion under vehicle

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Steering noisy on free play check

Various small chips in screen

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 78,555 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 78,539 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 77,550 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 77,549 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Long travel parking brake.

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 77,175 miles

Fuel hose too pump kinked,evidence of fuel leak around tank return union but not leaking at time of test.

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2010 76,155 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 76,154 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Dec 2008 71,499 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2008 71,499 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 66,265 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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A858 SFE is a 1983 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Black with a 2,492cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 A858 SFE, 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 A858 SFE registered?

A858 SFE is a 1983 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 18 October 1983.

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