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R189 FOK

1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Green Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

77,792 mi
Last recorded77,792 miles
Recorded on14 May 2015
Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv88,785 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR189 FOK
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2015 77,792 miles

rear tyre deteriorating with age

Pass 13 May 2014 75,322 miles

exhaust leak around manifold area

Pass 9 Aug 2012 75,322 miles

front w/screen needs cleaning off!

h/brake on the limit on rbt test[16%]

o/s front tyre low in pressure??

Fail 9 Aug 2012 75,322 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front w/screen needs cleaning off!

o/s front tyre low in pressure??

Pass 29 Jun 2009 75,296 miles

offside front brake loom broken

one bulb not working in high level brake light

Fail 29 Jun 2009 75,296 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside front brake loom broken

one bulb not working in high level brake light

Pass 3 Jul 2008 71,786 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge. nearside & offside strut gaiters split/torn. offside brake pad wire loom broken. offside front bottom arm bush worn. slight play in offside rear wheel bearing. chip in front screen on nearside. bushes on chassi

Fail 2 Jul 2008 71,786 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge. nearside & offside strut gaiters split/torn. offside brake pad wire loom broken. offside front bottom arm bush worn. slight play in offside rear wheel bearing. chip in front screen on nearside. bushes on chassi

Pass 3 May 2007 66,159 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 60,437 miles

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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R189 FOK is a 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Green with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R189 FOK, 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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What year was R189 FOK registered?

R189 FOK is a 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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