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R137 CGO

1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

113,115 mi
Last recorded113,115 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2015
Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv88,785 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR137 CGO
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2015 113,115 miles

ALL FOUR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

COMPLETE EXHAUST SYSTEM RUSTED

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 10 Feb 2015 113,114 miles

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

ALL FOUR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

COMPLETE EXHAUST SYSTEM RUSTED

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 110,500 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 107,738 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 103,316 miles

Centre exhaust DET

Front exhaust down pipe DET and badly repaired.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Dec 2012 103,312 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Centre exhaust DET

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 95,975 miles

Centre exhaust has a broken rubber mount

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

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

Hand brake has long travel

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 88,152 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

drivers seat back

Fail 17 Feb 2011 88,149 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

drivers seat back

Pass 24 Feb 2010 83,232 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front number plate cracked

nearside front tyre side wall damaged

parking brake travel long

Pass 23 Jan 2009 79,453 miles

front number plate cracked,front tyres wearing close to limits,o/s/f flexy brake hose slightly perished,o/s/r tyre wearing close to limits,o/s/r brake binding slightly.

Fail 23 Jan 2009 79,453 miles

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

front number plate cracked,front tyres wearing close to limits,o/s/f flexy brake hose slightly perished,o/s/r tyre wearing close to limits,o/s/r brake binding slightly.

Pass 19 Dec 2007 71,383 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front number plate cracked

nearside front road wheel slightly buckled

offside rear road wheel buckled and slightly distorted and tyre close to limit

oil leak

parking brake travel long

rear brake pads worn

rear inner brake discs corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2006 63,868 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 63,868 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight oil leak,front number plate cracked,both front tyres worn on inner edges,front undertray fitted,boot floor & inner rear arches covered.

Pass 2 Nov 2005 60,510 miles

n/s/r rear tyre worn to limits on inner edge.

oil leak

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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R137 CGO is a 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R137 CGO, 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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R137 CGO is a 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 16 October 1997.

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