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R103 RHH

1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Green Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

137,913 mi
Last recorded137,913 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2012
Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv88,785 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR103 RHH
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2012 137,913 miles

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

corrosion on floor

corrosion on offside front inner arch

corrosion on rear brake discs

corrosion on rear suspension arms

Pass 26 Aug 2011 133,967 miles

fuel smell inside the car

Fail 22 Aug 2011 133,967 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

fuel smell inside the car

Pass 6 Aug 2010 130,715 miles

airbag light illuminated

Fail 24 Jul 2010 130,715 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

airbag light illuminated

Fail 22 Jun 2010 130,601 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Front brake discs corroded.

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 122,604 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 117,851 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 117,851 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 110,459 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 102,023 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 102,023 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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R103 RHH is a 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Green with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R103 RHH, 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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R103 RHH is a 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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