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R162 BLF

1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Green Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,061 mi
Last recorded78,061 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2009
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv85,166 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR162 BLF
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2009 78,061 miles

all brake discs rusty

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

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

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

damp around offside of steering rack and engine

drivers window doesnt open

offside front body bar bolt could do with attention

offside sill lip

radiator crossmember rusty

radiator stained

rear arms surface rusty

Fail 14 Jul 2009 78,060 miles

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

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

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

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

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

all brake discs rusty

damp around offside of steering rack and engine

drivers window doesnt open

offside front body bar bolt could do with attention

offside sill lip

radiator crossmember rusty

radiator stained

rear arms surface rusty

Pass 26 Apr 2008 77,957 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 77,492 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 71,463 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 71,443 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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R162 BLF is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Green with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 85,166 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 R162 BLF, 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 28 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 R162 BLF registered?

R162 BLF is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R162 BLF safe to buy?

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