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R167 VGM

1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

61,826 mi
Last recorded61,826 miles
Recorded on18 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv88,785 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR167 VGM
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2011 61,826 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

all 4 brake disc,s are becoming worn and grooved

front tyres are wearing on inside edges

slight rubbing to o/s/r brake pipe

Fail 18 May 2011 61,826 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

all 4 brake disc,s are becoming worn and grooved

front tyres are wearing on inside edges

slight rubbing to o/s/r brake pipe

Pass 19 May 2010 57,738 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 57,738 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 May 2009 55,247 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 May 2009 55,247 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)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 May 2008 53,234 miles
Fail 31 May 2008 53,234 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2006 49,954 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 49,954 miles

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

Note: Rear tyre are nearing their markers. † † † †Thanx.

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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R167 VGM is a 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R167 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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R167 VGM is a 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 30 October 1997.

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