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R256 LNJ

1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Grey Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

134,892 mi
Last recorded134,892 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv88,785 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR256 LNJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 134,892 miles

Parking Reserve travel high

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides

Fail 15 Oct 2025 134,874 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

parking brake travel high

Pass 4 Oct 2024 134,715 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

parking brake travel high

Pass 17 Oct 2023 134,615 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

parking brake travel high

Pass 17 Oct 2022 134,281 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both side (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 133,944 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

parking brake travel high

Pass 6 Oct 2020 133,530 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both side (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 132,067 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 May 2018 128,942 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 124,276 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 120,358 miles

Metal fuel line corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2015 117,486 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 21 May 2015 117,460 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 13 Sep 2014 117,448 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 May 2012 114,941 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 18 May 2012 114,941 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 May 2011 112,857 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 106,541 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 99,645 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 97,162 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 87,862 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 81,460 miles

Front brake discs are slightly corroded on inside edges.

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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R256 LNJ is a 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Grey with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R256 LNJ, 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 R256 LNJ registered?

R256 LNJ is a 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R256 LNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R256 LNJ shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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