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B97 GTV

1984 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Red Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

70,987 mi
Last recorded70,987 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2010
Typical for 1984 Alfa Romeo Gtv55,632 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB97 GTV
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2010 70,987 miles

rear floor corroded

off side front wheel arch corroded

front chassis corroded

front panel corroded

nearside rear tyre cracking

Fail 18 Oct 2010 70,987 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front chassis corroded

front panel corroded

off side front wheel arch corroded

rear floor corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2009 70,504 miles

brake pipes some corrosion

fuel tank corroded

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

some corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 15 Oct 2009 70,504 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

brake pipes some corrosion

fuel tank corroded

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

some corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 23 Sep 2008 69,911 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 68,978 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2006 68,976 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

front inner sill rusted holed not within area

play in o/s front steering rack end

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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B97 GTV is a 1984 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Red with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 B97 GTV, 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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What year was B97 GTV registered?

B97 GTV is a 1984 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 2 August 1984.

Is B97 GTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for B97 GTV shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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