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B234 PLP

1985 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Red Petrol 2492cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

41,309 mi
Last recorded41,309 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1985 Alfa Romeo Gtv63,219 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB234 PLP
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 41,309 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2024 40,910 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 40,823 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 40,674 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 40,073 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 39,796 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 39,336 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 38,199 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 37,080 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 37,070 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Nov 2011 35,094 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 30,511 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 30,444 miles

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2009 25,188 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 19,436 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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B234 PLP is a 1985 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Red with a 2,492cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1985 Alfa Romeo Gtv models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 63,219 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 B234 PLP, 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 41 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 B234 PLP registered?

B234 PLP is a 1985 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 8 July 1985.

Is B234 PLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for B234 PLP shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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