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C83 BYP

1986 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Red Petrol 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

50,861 mi
Last recorded50,861 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2011
Typical for 1986 Alfa Romeo Gtv62,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC83 BYP
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2011 50,861 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

boot floor very rusty ,

unable to check seals properly as side skirts are fitted

Pass 18 Dec 2009 43,552 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 42,258 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 42,258 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

advise near and off side front of flooring

Pass 22 Aug 2007 42,252 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 42,252 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 42,090 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 42,088 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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C83 BYP is a 1986 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Red with a 2,492cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 C83 BYP, 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 C83 BYP registered?

C83 BYP is a 1986 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 11 March 1986.

Is C83 BYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for C83 BYP shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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