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R239 KRR

1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

84,084 mi
Last recorded84,084 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv88,785 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR239 KRR
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2026 84,084 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated grease visible but no splits found (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 83,536 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 31 Oct 2023 83,528 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired bolts loose (1.1.17 (a))

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2022 83,419 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2021 81,224 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 79,868 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 79,304 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 78,898 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 78,898 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2014 76,948 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 76,931 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 73,170 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 69,874 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 69,874 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 64,830 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 64,830 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 61,536 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 55,082 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 51,045 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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R239 KRR is a 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 R239 KRR, 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 R239 KRR registered?

R239 KRR is a 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 17 September 1997.

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