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B779 HFE

1985 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Black Petrol 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2023
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,750 mi
Last recorded95,750 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2022
Typical for 1985 Alfa Romeo Gtv63,219 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB779 HFE
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2022 95,750 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2021 95,401 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 95,082 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 95,079 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Both headlamps have beam deflectors fitted

Pass 24 May 2018 94,733 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 94,604 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 94,602 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder worn too 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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B779 HFE is a 1985 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Black with a 2,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 B779 HFE, 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 B779 HFE registered?

B779 HFE is a 1985 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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