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R291 UKE

1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

118,966 mi
Last recorded118,966 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2015
Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv88,785 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR291 UKE
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2015 118,966 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front tyres worn on inner edges (2-3mm)

o/s/f brake pad warning wire broken

Fail 26 Jan 2015 118,966 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front tyres worn on inner edges (2-3mm)

o/s/f brake pad warning wire broken

Pass 23 Jan 2014 105,210 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 93,076 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 82,176 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 71,839 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 63,772 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 57,175 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 57,175 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2008 55,363 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Apr 2008 55,288 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 51,643 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 47,656 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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R291 UKE is a 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 R291 UKE, 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 R291 UKE registered?

R291 UKE is a 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 21 August 1997.

Is R291 UKE safe to buy?

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