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R144 VGM

1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Beige Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2018
Tests23 (11 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate47.8%

Mileage

162,297 mi
Last recorded162,297 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2018
Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv88,785 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR144 VGM
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1997
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

11 pass 12 fail
Fail 20 Mar 2018 162,297 miles

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

Emissions not tested because of major exhaust leak (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre inner sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre inner sill (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Front tyres wear indicates wheel tracking problem

Fuel pipes corroded

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 156,204 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight leak at front pipe (7.1.2)

Central Oil leak Various engine oil leaks ()

Front Bonnet does not stay up rams weak

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel pipes corroded front & rear ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Rear brakes low readings on footbrake. See print out

Rear Rear suspension corroded but not severely weakened

Fail 16 Mar 2017 156,207 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working Tail light not working N/S (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working Side light not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working 1 Number plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort Handbrake low reading (3.7.B.6a)

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight leak at front pipe (7.1.2)

Central Oil leak Various engine oil leaks ()

Front Bonnet does not stay up rams weak

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel pipes corroded front & rear ()

Rear Rear brakes low readings on footbrake. See print out

Rear Rear suspension corroded but not severely weakened

Pass 22 Mar 2016 148,248 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres worn on edges

floor corroded

oil leak

Fail 16 Mar 2016 148,245 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe and mid box (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking to hose (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both rear tyres worn on edges

floor corroded

front discs corroded

offside front brake pad anti rattle spring missing

oil leak

rear discs corroded

Fail 14 Sep 2015 148,238 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Brake pipe excessively corroded offside front to rear, at rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front and rear brake discs are corroded on inner surfaces

oil leaks

Pass 16 Sep 2014 143,451 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 138,908 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 133,351 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 133,269 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2011 128,670 miles

front number plate slightly cracked

handbrake has slight travel

oil filler cap missing

Fail 25 Apr 2011 128,670 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front number plate slightly cracked

handbrake has slight travel

oil filler cap missing

Pass 6 May 2010 123,934 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2010 129,932 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 120,129 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

very little reserve handbrake lever travel...

Fail 13 Mar 2009 120,129 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

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

very little reserve handbrake lever travel...

Pass 6 Mar 2008 99,410 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 99,383 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

coolant leak from radiator.

Fail 22 Feb 2007 90,508 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 90,498 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 90,498 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 1 Feb 2007 90,472 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Radius arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2006 82,646 miles

o/s/f & n/s/f shock absorber shroud broken

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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R144 VGM is a 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Beige with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.8%.

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 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 R144 VGM, 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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R144 VGM is a 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 10 October 1997.

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