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R158 BLD

1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Green Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2016
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,465 mi
Last recorded79,465 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2015
Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv88,785 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR158 BLD
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2015 79,465 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 75,907 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2007 62,750 miles

Front disc corroded badly inner edge

Low brake effort on rear

N/S/R disc badly corroded

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

O/S/R disc corroded

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

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

Fail 19 Jun 2007 62,750 miles

Front disc corroded badly inner edge

Low brake effort on rear

N/S/R disc badly corroded

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

O/S/R disc corroded

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 51,793 miles

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

crack in screen

inner edge of n/s rear tyre worn

Fail 5 Apr 2006 51,716 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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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R158 BLD is a 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Green with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R158 BLD, 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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R158 BLD is a 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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