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B528 OLB

1985 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

98,463 mi
Last recorded98,463 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2024
Typical for 1985 Alfa Romeo Gtv63,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB528 OLB
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2024 98,463 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 98,072 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 97,315 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 95,727 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Headlight aim poor pattern

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2021 95,727 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Headlight aim poor pattern

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 4 May 2020 94,810 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 92,731 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2018 91,257 miles

slight blue smoke from exhaust

Pass 8 May 2017 91,110 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 91,025 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 90,958 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 90,948 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 2 May 2013 90,712 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 90,522 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 90,263 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 13 Nov 2010 90,260 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 89,808 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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B528 OLB is a 1985 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 B528 OLB, 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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B528 OLB is a 1985 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 11 April 1985.

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