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FOW 7L

1973 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Red Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2018
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,459 mi
Last recorded89,459 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2017
Typical for 1973 Alfa Romeo Gtv83,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFOW 7L
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2017 89,459 miles

Underneath of vehicle corroded

Nearside and offside front wheel bearing slight play

Nearside and offside rear wheel bearing slight play

Pass 14 Sep 2016 87,708 miles

both rear wheel bearings slight play

n/s track rod end slight play

Fail 24 Aug 2015 85,867 miles

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

all disc corroded

corroded underneath vehicle

slight play in rear wheelbearing

slight play in steering idler

Pass 24 Aug 2015 85,867 miles

all disc corroded

corroded underneath vehicle

slight play in rear wheelbearing

slight play in steering idler

Pass 23 Jun 2014 84,812 miles

back panel slightly corroded

front prop shaft coupling splitting

slght play in rear wheel bearings

slight blow on middle box

slight play in o/s and n/s steering idlers

slight play in o/s top suspension arm bush

underneath of vehicle covered with underseal

Fail 23 Jun 2014 84,812 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

back panel slightly corroded

front prop shaft coupling splitting

slght play in rear wheel bearings

slight blow on middle box

slight play in o/s and n/s steering idlers

slight play in o/s top suspension arm bush

underneath of vehicle covered with underseal

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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FOW 7L is a 1973 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Red with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1973 Alfa Romeo Gtv models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 83,130 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 FOW 7L, 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 53 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 FOW 7L registered?

FOW 7L is a 1973 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 3 January 1973.

Is FOW 7L safe to buy?

The MOT history for FOW 7L shows 6 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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