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BXZ 8888

1985 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Silver Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

22,877 mi
Last recorded22,877 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2019
Typical for 1985 Alfa Romeo Gtv63,219 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBXZ 8888
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2019 22,877 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive various (8.4.1 (a) (i))

handbrake lever high

Pass 7 Sep 2018 20,651 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 20,651 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 18,403 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 16,089 miles

Body undersealed

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 9 May 2016 16,089 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Battery light on

Body undersealed

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 May 2015 15,098 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)

Fail 18 Apr 2015 15,080 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all sidelights go out after awhile

area around rear jacking points badly rusted

n/s wiper not tested but is split

Pass 31 Oct 2014 5,670 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

both front wheel bearings slightly noisey

Fail 31 Oct 2014 5,645 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

both front wheel bearings slightly noisey

Pass 13 Nov 2013 4,274 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 7 Nov 2013 4,241 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

n/s/f headlight aim not tested

Pass 5 Nov 2012 2,802 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 15 Nov 2011 1,504 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all wheel bearings have slight play

Pass 10 Nov 2010 481 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 467 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 98,079 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 97,987 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 13,558 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 96,702 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 4 Dec 2008 96,702 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 13,452 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 13,312 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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BXZ 8888 is a 1985 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Silver with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 BXZ 8888, 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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BXZ 8888 is a 1985 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 30 December 1985.

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