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R262 OWT

1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Black Diesel 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

155,303 mi
Last recorded155,303 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv88,785 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR262 OWT
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2011 155,303 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 155,247 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 144,821 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 144,820 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 30 Jan 2009 140,794 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 140,794 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2008 135,568 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 107,162 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 107,162 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2006 95,246 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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R262 OWT is a 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Black with a 1,970cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R262 OWT, 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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R262 OWT is a 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 5 August 1997.

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