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LKZ 5137

1996 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,478 mi
Last recorded133,478 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2013
Typical for 1996 Alfa Romeo Gtv93,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLKZ 5137
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2013 133,478 miles

EML on

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

no front fog lights

Fail 30 Jan 2013 133,478 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

EML on

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

no front fog lights

Pass 8 Feb 2012 122,838 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 Feb 2012 122,796 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 110,811 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 110,811 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 101,706 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 93,354 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 87,484 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 77,939 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 77,745 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 May 2005 73,142 miles

exhaust rattle

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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LKZ 5137 is a 1996 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LKZ 5137, 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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LKZ 5137 is a 1996 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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