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DRS 38K

1972 Alfa Romeo GT

White Petrol 1290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

31,697 mi
Last recorded31,697 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 1972 Alfa Romeo GT55,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDRS 38K
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGT
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,290cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 31,697 miles

slight oil leak from steering box

Fail 11 Sep 2025 31,677 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

slight oil leak from steering box

Pass 7 Jun 2024 31,215 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

slight play in steering idler arm

Pass 11 Apr 2023 30,610 miles

Nearside slight play in steering idler arm

Nearside stop light dull

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

hazards inop - not reqd before 1986

Pass 27 Oct 2021 30,084 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing slight play/noise

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 29,405 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded.

Slight corrosion on some brake pipes.

Slight play in steering box.

slight play in front wheel bearings.

Fail 18 Aug 2020 29,405 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front brake discs slightly corroded.

Slight corrosion on some brake pipes.

Slight play in steering box.

slight play in front wheel bearings.

Pass 19 Jun 2019 28,543 miles

Rear exhaust rubber starting to perish

very slight play both front wheel bearings

wind screen washers poor

Pass 9 Jul 2018 27,669 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 27,135 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output ns os (1.7.5a)

indicator switch worn but operates ok

Fail 18 Apr 2017 27,135 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box corroded and blowing (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output ns os (1.7.5a)

indicator switch worn but operates ok

Pass 19 Apr 2016 26,880 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 26,879 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo GT?

Based on 118,469 MOT tests across 7,758 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
6,358
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
7,758
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,784
position lamp(s) not working 4,336
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush 3,874
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2,402
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,227
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DRS 38K is a 1972 Alfa Romeo GT in White with a 1,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1972 Alfa Romeo GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 55,053 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 GT fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5,784 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DRS 38K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Alfa Romeo GT typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 54 years old, this Alfa Romeo GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DRS 38K is a 1972 Alfa Romeo GT, first registered on 1 May 1972.

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