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C629 YCR

1985 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Silver Petrol 2492cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

91,407 mi
Last recorded91,407 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 1985 Alfa Romeo Gtv63,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC629 YCR
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 91,407 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 3 Apr 2025 89,980 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 88,130 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 14 Sep 2022 86,591 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 86,386 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 85,917 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 85,219 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 84,786 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 84,193 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 83,492 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 83,478 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside front floor corroded

Nearside headlight output slightly reduced

Nearside rear chassis leg corroded

Offside front inner sill/inner wing corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2009 83,448 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 83,448 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 83,085 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 23 Jul 2008 83,078 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 78,545 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 78,545 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 May 2006 75,095 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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C629 YCR is a 1985 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Silver with a 2,492cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 C629 YCR, 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 C629 YCR registered?

C629 YCR is a 1985 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 24 October 1985.

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