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C779 CUU

1986 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Black Petrol 2492cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

93,000 mi
Last recorded93,000 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 1986 Alfa Romeo Gtv62,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC779 CUU
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 93,000 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2025 93,000 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 92,999 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2024 92,993 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 92,993 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 92,993 miles

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

parking brake lever has little reserved travel may require adjustment or repair

Pass 15 Apr 2021 92,967 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2014 92,967 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 92,967 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 92,967 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2006 92,967 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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C779 CUU is a 1986 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Black with a 2,492cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 C779 CUU, 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 C779 CUU registered?

C779 CUU is a 1986 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 14 February 1986.

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The MOT history for C779 CUU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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