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R292 TBU

1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,497 mi
Last recorded130,497 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2015
Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv88,785 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR292 TBU
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Nov 2015 130,497 miles

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and pitted/corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn, pitted heavily corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Nov 2014 127,644 miles

osf sill crushed

Fail 15 Nov 2014 127,644 miles

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

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

front pads low

osf sill crushed

Pass 4 Sep 2013 125,351 miles

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 119,599 miles

both rear tyres getting low

rear pads getting low

small hole front exhaust pipe

some play rear drop links

some play steering rack

top strut mounts getting corroded

windscreen marked

Pass 13 Sep 2011 107,461 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2011 107,461 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 95,420 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 81,280 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 60,696 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2008 60,696 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 55,671 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 55,671 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 47,757 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 47,756 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 TBU is a 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TBU, 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 TBU is a 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 15 October 1997.

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