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R255 CGF

1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

97,988 mi
Last recorded97,988 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2018
Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv88,785 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR255 CGF
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2018 97,988 miles

Offside Mirror Damaged

Pass 18 Feb 2017 94,321 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Feb 2017 94,321 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Jan 2016 91,021 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 91,020 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 86,967 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2015 86,967 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 11 Mar 2014 82,264 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 10 Mar 2014 82,264 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 79,199 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

**Strong advice near side front tyre starting to wear on tyre tread inner edge

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil & coolent leak

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

brake / Fuel pipe/s starting to corroded

front both door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed

front wiper blade rubber starting to wear

Pass 6 Apr 2013 62,642 miles

front brake disc's lipped & wearing.

Fail 23 Mar 2013 79,196 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Coolant leak

Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyre starting to wear on tyre tread inner edge

front Windscreen wiper has split bit clean windscreen effectively

nearside rear Coil spring bottem mounting starting to corroded and and rust

Pass 16 Mar 2012 76,292 miles

nearside & offside rear suspension coil spring corrode up.

nearside rear lower suspension arm bottom coil spring areaa corrode quite alot.

offside front drvesshaft boot small damage.

offside front tyre on 3.mm tread depth & tread edges perishe up.

Pass 21 Mar 2011 73,773 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

radiator leaking!

Fail 19 Mar 2011 73,772 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front brake pad sensor wire broken

radiator leaking!

Pass 27 Mar 2010 70,968 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2010 70,968 miles

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

nearside & offside raer suspension coil spring corrode up !!!

nearside front driveshaft boot small damage & grease out !!!

rear brake disc's corrode & glazed up !!!

rear brake pad linning approx 75-80% worn low !!!

Pass 4 Apr 2009 66,749 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2008 63,487 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 7 Apr 2008 63,487 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

offside wiper blade worn

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2007 60,845 miles

nearside front brake disc slightly corroded from inner surface

offside front tyre split on wall

Pass 24 Mar 2006 57,127 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 57,127 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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R255 CGF is a 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 R255 CGF, 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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R255 CGF is a 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 7 August 1997.

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