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L40 OPE

1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

96,478 mi
Last recorded96,478 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv88,785 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL40 OPE
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2009 96,478 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower 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)

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

Fail 21 Apr 2009 96,478 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower 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)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 94,889 miles

corrosion on brake pipes not all pipes visible at test

front anti roll bar link arm bushes worn/perished no excessive movement at test recommend change

nsr brake pipe corroded covered in underseal/grease

play/wear in rear suspension bushes

Fail 8 Apr 2008 94,880 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

corrosion on brake pipes not all pipes visible at test

front anti roll bar link arm bushes worn/perished no excessive movement at test recommend change

Pass 6 Aug 2005 81,717 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2005 81,717 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

osr tyre nailed,uneven front tyre wear,wear in osr wheel bearing,wear in antiroll bar bushes,front brake discs inner faces worn,

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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L40 OPE is a 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 L40 OPE, 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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L40 OPE is a 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 4 April 1997.

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