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R211 LTD

1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2019
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

78,267 mi
Last recorded78,267 miles
Recorded on29 May 2018
Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv88,785 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR211 LTD
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 May 2018 78,267 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 78,265 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2017 77,910 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides link bushs (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back arm inner bush to max limit pleasae keep checked (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint on rock test please keep checked (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rose bush in hub please keep checked (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back arm inner bush to max limit please keep checked (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Jan 2017 77,908 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working sometimes not working then its side light that comes on (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box pipes x3 holes (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking brake pipe/load valve ? (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened wishbone (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened wishbone (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Central exhaust box outer covering corroded

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides link bushs (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back arm inner bush to max limit pleasae keep checked (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint on rock test please keep checked (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rose bush in hub please keep checked (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back arm inner bush to max limit please keep checked (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Sep 2016 77,890 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front and rear pipes corroded holes (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp side and stop light fault (1.1.A.3f)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm inappropriately repaired plate been welded to arm (2.4.A.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened around coil spring (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Braking system leaking around load valve ? (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Centre box outer covering corroded

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides link bushs cracking (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rose bush to max limit please keep checked (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 72,111 miles

Centre exhaust is deteriorated

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

fuel pipes are coccoded

parking brake effort only just met

Fail 8 Sep 2015 72,105 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre exhaust is deteriorated

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

fuel pipes are coccoded

Pass 17 Sep 2014 66,644 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 66,640 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 66,639 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 66,636 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 66,057 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f and o/s/f strut boots adrift

Fail 4 Nov 2008 66,048 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

n/s/f and o/s/f strut boots adrift

Pass 17 Oct 2007 59,251 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 59,243 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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Pass 9 Mar 2006 49,915 miles

some wear noted to osr inn er suspension arm bish †corrosion noted to nsr lower suspension arm †slight blow to exhaust at rear

Fail 8 Mar 2006 49,880 miles

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

some wear noted to osr rear most suspension inner bush †corrosion noted to nsr lower suspension arm †slight blow from exhaust †

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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R211 LTD is a 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 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 R211 LTD, 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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R211 LTD is a 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 28 November 1997.

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