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R292 ARO

1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Green Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

173,011 mi
Last recorded173,011 miles
Recorded on20 May 2017
Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv88,785 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR292 ARO
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2017 173,011 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil o/s n/s (2.7.3)

note damage to screen

Pass 1 Apr 2016 168,129 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2015 166,259 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded.

Both rear tyres worn close to limit.

Front brake pad wear warning wires broken.

NSR tyre worn slightly out of shape on inner edge.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 164,800 miles

Oil leak

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

front anti roll bar rubber bushes cracking

Fail 19 Mar 2014 164,800 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

front anti roll bar rubber bushes cracking

Pass 20 Mar 2013 157,447 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2013 157,447 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 145,208 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 145,208 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2011 135,093 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 134,718 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 120,662 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 120,339 miles

smell of petrol inside vehicle but no obvious leak

Pass 8 Nov 2007 118,981 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 7 Nov 2007 118,976 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 115,048 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 112,954 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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R292 ARO is a 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Green with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R292 ARO, 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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R292 ARO is a 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 16 September 1997.

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