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C631 DYU

1986 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Red Petrol 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,938 mi
Last recorded77,938 miles
Recorded on26 May 2023
Typical for 1986 Alfa Romeo Gtv62,040 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC631 DYU
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 May 2023 77,938 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 77,893 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 77,789 miles
Fail 28 May 2021 77,789 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 77,283 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 77,030 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 76,345 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front fliexy to centre join (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2017 76,345 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front fliexy to centre join (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2016 75,900 miles

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

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

slight exhaust blow centre to front fliexy

Fail 9 Apr 2015 75,895 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2014 75,893 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2013 75,140 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 75,008 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 74,555 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 May 2011 74,555 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 May 2010 73,934 miles

handbrake travel

Fail 24 Apr 2010 73,932 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

handbrake travels high

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

slight noise from offside front wheel bearing

Pass 27 Mar 2009 73,036 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2008 73,030 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 May 2007 79,739 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 72,242 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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C631 DYU is a 1986 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Red with a 2,492cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1986 Alfa Romeo Gtv models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 62,040 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 C631 DYU, 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 40 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 C631 DYU registered?

C631 DYU is a 1986 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 25 April 1986.

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The MOT history for C631 DYU shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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