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B16 GTV

1986 Alfa Romeo Alfetta

Silver Petrol 2492cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

31,718 mi
Last recorded31,718 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 1986 Alfa Romeo Alfetta61,453 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 GTV
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelAlfetta
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 31,718 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 31,629 miles

beam deflectors fitted

Pass 21 May 2019 31,528 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 31,364 miles

beam deflectors fitted

Pass 25 May 2017 31,226 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 31,040 miles

beam deflectors fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2010 30,866 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

parking brake lever is near the end of its travel

Pass 13 Oct 2008 30,886 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 30,886 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo Alfetta?

Based on 2,542 MOT tests across 342 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
427
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 107
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 103
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 93
brake binding 66
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 58
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B16 GTV is a 1986 Alfa Romeo Alfetta in Silver with a 2,492cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1986 Alfa Romeo Alfetta models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 61,453 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Alfa Romeo Alfetta fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 107 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B16 GTV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Alfa Romeo Alfetta typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 40 years old, this Alfa Romeo Alfetta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B16 GTV registered?

B16 GTV is a 1986 Alfa Romeo Alfetta, first registered on 1 November 1986.

Is B16 GTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for B16 GTV shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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