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R185 CGO

1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

120,361 mi
Last recorded120,361 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv88,785 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR185 CGO
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2013 120,361 miles

front anti roll bar drop link bush's perished

front tyre worn outer edge

sill kit fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2012 116,661 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 112,257 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

free play at top of column

o/s/f inner cv boot split

radiator in poor condition

unable to check outer sills and sill seams damaged

wiper blade ends split

Fail 2 Sep 2011 111,158 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

engine/gearbox oil leaks

front wiper rubbers starting to split

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

nearside and offside outer sills have slight damage

nearside and offside rear handbrake cables starting to knot

radiator in poor condition

radiator support crossmember corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2010 99,403 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f inner cv boot split

Fail 30 Sep 2010 99,245 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f inner cv boot split

Pass 26 Sep 2009 85,677 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2009 85,676 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 77,582 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 77,581 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 63,609 miles

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

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

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
Full Alfa Romeo Gtv reliability report

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R185 CGO is a 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R185 CGO, 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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R185 CGO is a 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 24 October 1997.

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