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B550 YWN

1984 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Red Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2025
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

50,704 mi
Last recorded50,704 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2024
Typical for 1984 Alfa Romeo Gtv55,632 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB550 YWN
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2024 50,704 miles

Rear exhaust hitting rear brake

Fail 8 Apr 2024 50,703 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust hitting rear brake

Pass 30 Jun 2022 50,389 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 48,593 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2016 47,599 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 46,959 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 18 Jun 2010 46,959 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2009 44,200 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 6 Jun 2009 44,200 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 43,193 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2008 43,193 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 43,180 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 43,180 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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B550 YWN is a 1984 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Red with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1984 Alfa Romeo Gtv models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 55,632 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 B550 YWN, 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 42 years old, this Alfa Romeo Gtv is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B550 YWN is a 1984 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 1 August 1984.

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