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C705 JGC

1985 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Red Petrol 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2018
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

13,284 mi
Last recorded13,284 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 1985 Alfa Romeo Gtv63,219 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC705 JGC
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2017 13,284 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 13,283 miles

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

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

front brake flexi hoses deteriorating

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

nearside front lower sill area corroded

offside front inner arch body work corroded

offside front lower sill area covered with filler

Pass 4 Jul 2012 12,183 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

plastic trims covering body sills

Fail 14 Jun 2012 12,150 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc insecure (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

battery insecure

plastic trim covering body sills

Pass 25 May 2010 11,281 miles

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

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

general condition of vehicle underneath is corrosion

o/s main beam headlamp has a hole in it

o/s/r rear service brake slower to apply than n/s/r

Pass 8 Aug 2008 10,506 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 10,490 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006 8,604 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2006 8,598 miles

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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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C705 JGC is a 1985 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Red with a 2,492cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 C705 JGC, 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 C705 JGC registered?

C705 JGC is a 1985 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 7 November 1985.

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