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R160 TBU

1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

145,351 mi
Last recorded145,351 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2014
Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv88,785 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR160 TBU
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2014 145,351 miles

front tyres perished

n/s/front tyre side wall damaged

rear tyres perished

Fail 4 Sep 2014 145,351 miles

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

front tyres perished

n/s/front tyre side wall damaged

rear tyres perished

Pass 27 Aug 2013 138,309 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 131,720 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 127,951 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 124,360 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 121,728 miles

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

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 117,043 miles

Oil leak

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

handbrake travel nearly at max

Pass 26 Oct 2007 112,565 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

offside rear tyre worn on edges

Fail 25 Oct 2007 112,763 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

offside rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 10 Oct 2006 109,358 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2006 109,324 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2005 104,992 miles

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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R160 TBU is a 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R160 TBU, 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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R160 TBU is a 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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