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B907 YYR

1985 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Red Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

30,597 mi
Last recorded30,597 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2019
Typical for 1985 Alfa Romeo Gtv63,219 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB907 YYR
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2019 30,597 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 17 Jul 2019 30,579 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 30,197 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 30,197 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 29,601 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 29,593 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 29,567 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 29,521 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 29,397 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 29,392 miles

Inner Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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B907 YYR is a 1985 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Red with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 B907 YYR, 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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B907 YYR is a 1985 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 20 June 1985.

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