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R131 LNJ

1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,798 mi
Last recorded132,798 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2008
Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv88,785 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR131 LNJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 18 Jun 2008 132,798 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 132,798 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 115,933 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2006 104,096 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor 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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R131 LNJ is a 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 R131 LNJ, 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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What year was R131 LNJ registered?

R131 LNJ is a 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R131 LNJ safe to buy?

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