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B581 VYL

1984 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Red Petrol 2492cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

23,342 mi
Last recorded23,342 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1984 Alfa Romeo Gtv55,632 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB581 VYL
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 23,342 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 22,641 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 22,186 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 21,954 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 20,661 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 20,425 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 19,745 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 19,290 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 19,290 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire pipe (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2017 18,440 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 May 2016 17,139 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 15,202 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2015 15,179 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 13,706 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 11,708 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 9,398 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 5,721 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 5,385 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 99,419 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 98,202 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 90,758 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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B581 VYL is a 1984 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Red with a 2,492cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 B581 VYL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B581 VYL registered?

B581 VYL is a 1984 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 1 August 1984.

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