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PPF 179R

1976 Alfa Romeo GT

Red Petrol 1570cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

37,754 mi
Last recorded37,754 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 1976 Alfa Romeo GT60,372 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPPF 179R
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGT
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,570cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 37,754 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 36,393 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 35,532 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 34,581 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 33,179 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2022 33,140 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Feb 2021 32,225 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 31,213 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 29,135 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 27,792 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 27,106 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 26,169 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 25,209 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 24,087 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 23,164 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 22,035 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 20,835 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 19,560 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2010 19,500 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

handbrake cable needs securing

steering box has slight oil leak

wiper blades slightly smeary

Pass 23 Feb 2009 17,641 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 15,908 miles

rear brake discs slightly scored and pitted

Fail 17 Mar 2008 15,893 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brake discs slightly scored and pitted

Fail 5 Mar 2007 13,834 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 13,834 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 10,551 miles

ADVISE BOTH INNER SILLS RUSTING

ADVISE KNOCK FROM STEERING

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Nov 2005 10,551 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

ADVISE INNER SILLS RUSTING

ADVISE KNOCK FROM STEERING

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo GT?

Based on 118,469 MOT tests across 7,758 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
6,358
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
7,758
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,784
position lamp(s) not working 4,336
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush 3,874
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2,402
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,227
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PPF 179R is a 1976 Alfa Romeo GT in Red with a 1,570cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

Across all 1976 Alfa Romeo GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 60,372 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Alfa Romeo GT fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5,784 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PPF 179R, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Alfa Romeo GT typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 50 years old, this Alfa Romeo GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PPF 179R registered?

PPF 179R is a 1976 Alfa Romeo GT, first registered on 21 December 1976.

Is PPF 179R safe to buy?

The MOT history for PPF 179R shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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