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L33 GTV

1996 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

108,580 mi
Last recorded108,580 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2012
Typical for 1996 Alfa Romeo Gtv93,538 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL33 GTV
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2012 108,580 miles

geabox mounting in poor condition,

Fail 27 Jan 2012 108,577 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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

Coolant leak

Exhaust system in poor condition.

Gearbox mounting defective

Oil leak

Pass 3 Feb 2011 104,429 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2011 104,427 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2010 100,033 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front number plate damaged

Pass 3 Feb 2009 96,199 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 96,199 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 91,889 miles

fuel cap cover loose

rear tyre showing signs of wear on inside edges

reserve travel on handbrake getting near limit

steering rack shows signs of minor play

vehicle has tendency to boil

front nearside tyre low in pressure

Fail 4 Feb 2008 91,889 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

fuel cap cover loose

rear tyre showing signs of wear on inside edges

reserve travel on handbrake getting near limit

steering rack shows signs of minor play

vehicle has tendency to boil

front nearside tyre low in pressure

Pass 29 Mar 2007 87,345 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 80,817 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 80,588 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 80,588 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

advise check on rear brakes and handbrake

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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L33 GTV is a 1996 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1996 Alfa Romeo Gtv models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.8% with a typical mileage of 93,538 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 L33 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 30 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 L33 GTV registered?

L33 GTV is a 1996 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is L33 GTV safe to buy?

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