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G20 GTV

1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

145,961 mi
Last recorded145,961 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2024
Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv88,785 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG20 GTV
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2024 145,961 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 145,940 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 145,891 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2020 145,864 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and centre sections (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2018 145,740 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2018 145,740 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 145,638 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 145,638 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2016 145,550 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 145,224 miles

Front section exhaust getting corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2014 143,164 miles

o/s rear brake binding slightly

Pass 24 Nov 2011 143,164 miles

both rear tyre outer walls getting perished

both top strut mounts getting corroded

nearside rear tyre scrubbing inner edge

radiator lower support panel getting corroded

some damage offside rear qtr panel

Fail 24 Nov 2011 143,164 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

both rear tyre outer walls getting perished

both top strut mounts getting corroded

nearside rear tyre scrubbing inner edge

radiator lower support panel getting corroded

some damage offside rear qtr panel

Pass 17 Aug 2009 128,464 miles

both top strut mounts getting worn

engine oil leak

front subframe getting corroded

front wishbone bushes getting perished

rear discs getting corroded

some play rear drop links

Fail 13 Aug 2009 128,464 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

both top strut mounts getting worn

engine oil leak

front subframe getting corroded

front wishbone bushes getting perished

rear discs getting corroded

some play rear drop links

Pass 27 Aug 2008 113,141 miles

both front tyres scrubbing inside edge and close too legal limit

inner edge of both front discs corroded

n/s rear lower wishbone getting corroded

o/s front floor brace getting corroded

slight play n/s rear suspension top link

Fail 17 Aug 2008 113,141 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both front tyres scrubbing inside edge and close too legal limit

inner edge of both front discs corroded

n/s rear lower wishbone getting corroded

o/s front floor brace getting corroded

slight play n/s rear suspension top link

Pass 14 Aug 2007 94,547 miles

both front top strut mounts getting worn

both front wishbone mounting bushes getting worn

front and rear discs showing signs of corrosion

front anti roll bar link bushes getting worn

some play rear anti roll bar links

Pass 21 Aug 2006 77,674 miles

both front anti roll bar links getting worn

both front wishbone rear mounting bushes getting worn

both rear lower wishbones getting corroded

both rear springs getting corroded

some play steering rack

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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G20 GTV is a 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 88,785 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 G20 GTV, 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 29 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 G20 GTV registered?

G20 GTV is a 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for G20 GTV shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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