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ABW 300L

1997 Alfa Romeo GT

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2015
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

34,665 mi
Last recorded34,665 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2014
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABW 300L
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGT
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2014 34,665 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

oil around steering box but no leak under test

Fail 3 Jun 2014 34,665 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

oil around steering box but no leak under test

Pass 31 May 2013 34,665 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 31 May 2013 34,665 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 34,664 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 34,664 miles

Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Upper Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo GT?

Based on 118,469 MOT tests across 7,758 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
6,358
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
7,758
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,784
position lamp(s) not working 4,336
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush 3,874
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2,402
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,227
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ABW 300L is a 1997 Alfa Romeo GT in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

The most common reason a Alfa Romeo GT fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5,784 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ABW 300L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Alfa Romeo GT typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 29 years old, this Alfa Romeo GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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ABW 300L is a 1997 Alfa Romeo GT, first registered on 4 April 1997.

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