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R293 RDM

1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Grey Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

116,733 mi
Last recorded116,733 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2020
Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv88,785 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR293 RDM
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2020 116,733 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

advise corrosion under vehicle

Pass 15 Apr 2019 114,297 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 114,297 miles

Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 113,018 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 113,018 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

front parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2) DANGEROUS

condition of front brake discs

engine under tray loose

Pass 3 Apr 2017 109,156 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 104,415 miles

condition of front brake discs

Pass 25 Mar 2015 99,828 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 94,646 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 1 Apr 2014 94,646 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 89,745 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 84,695 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 77,189 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2010 69,560 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2010 69,335 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2010 69,335 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 65,492 miles

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

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

osf brake showing signs of binding on

Pass 2 Apr 2008 64,192 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 62,827 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 61,144 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 61,144 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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R293 RDM is a 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Grey with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R293 RDM, 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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R293 RDM is a 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 8 October 1997.

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