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R100 CFW

1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2015
Tests19 (9 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate47.4%

Mileage

141,354 mi
Last recorded141,354 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2015
Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv88,785 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR100 CFW
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

9 pass 10 fail
Fail 10 Nov 2015 141,354 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Floor holed near centre pillar / inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill holed at strengthening point (6.1.B.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fuel pipe leaking at fuel filter (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring examinable components

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

Under trays and outer sill covers fitted obscuring examinable components

Fuel pipe slightly damaged Main fuel pipes corroded (7.2.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 139,748 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2014 139,748 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2013 136,790 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 136,731 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 133,370 miles

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2012 133,344 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 126,789 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 126,789 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Oct 2010 118,582 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear discs corroding

Fail 12 Oct 2010 118,582 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nail in rear tyre

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear discs corroding

Pass 15 Oct 2009 107,797 miles

brake pipes at rear balance valve starting to corrode

Fail 15 Oct 2009 107,797 miles

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

brake pipes at rear balance valve starting to corrode

Pass 16 Oct 2008 99,351 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 99,351 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 88,454 miles

bad engine oil leak

Fail 16 Oct 2007 88,454 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

bad engine oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2006 74,650 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 74,650 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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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R100 CFW 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 47.4%.

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 R100 CFW, 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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R100 CFW is a 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 19 September 1997.

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