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R212 AHK

1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

72,280 mi
Last recorded72,280 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv88,785 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR212 AHK
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 72,280 miles

Offside Front electrical brake wiring is detached, partly missing

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer/inner sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

The injector lamp is on

Fail 30 Dec 2025 72,280 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working With ignition off (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake valve insecure (1.1.7 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working With ignition off (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Brake insecure brake pad carrier bolts loose (1.1.21 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working With ignition off (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working With ignition off (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system pipe to hose union (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective The centre silencer rubber mounting deteriorating, and the rear rubber mounting slightly deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low PRS (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower fog lamp bulb holder not fitted into lamp unit

Nearside Front road wheel has slight contact, "kissing" the inner arch plastic trim at lower edge on left hand full lock

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low PRS (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower fog lamp inoperative

Offside Front brake pad electrical wiring detached

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

The engine cooling fan may not operate. The engine appeared by the coolant to be getting warmer than normal during emissions, but did not overheat.

The instrument panel injector warning lamp is on indicating a fault

The rear registration plate lamps illuminate with ignition on only. This maybe a design.

Fail 19 Sep 2025 72,280 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Injection warning light illuminated

Pass 28 May 2021 72,280 miles

Coolant level low

Dipstick missing

Injector light on dash

Parking brake performance just met requirements

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 May 2021 72,280 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Injector light on dash

Coolant level low

Dipstick missing

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2021 72,280 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm insecurely attached forward inner tie arm bush (bolt loose) (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing 1 X (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing 1 X (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation when releasing (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment Adjustment lock nut not tight (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment Adjustment lock nut not tight (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Injector light illuminated on the dash

Pass 19 Mar 2013 71,980 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 67,220 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 60,047 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 55,325 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 51,985 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 48,355 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 44,718 miles

Advise hand brake getting high, advise to adjust.

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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R212 AHK is a 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R212 AHK, 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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R212 AHK is a 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 9 September 1997.

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