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R312 MCA

1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,793 mi
Last recorded106,793 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv88,785 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR312 MCA
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2010 106,793 miles

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

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

rear heat shield mount detached

Pass 5 Nov 2009 99,656 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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)

ex center rubber mount det

o/s door poor to open s/advise

o/s no plate light dim

rear ex heat shield loose

slight play o/s rack

travel h/b

n/s/f lower arm bush half pulled out

Pass 14 Nov 2008 93,813 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

center ex rubber det + front mount bracket missing

o/s door stiff

poor washers

Fail 14 Nov 2008 93,813 miles

Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

center ex rubber det + front mount bracket missing

o/s door stiff

poor washers

Pass 15 Nov 2007 88,342 miles

Coolant leak

n/s no plate dim

play rack

play rack 2/play n/s bot susp arm

Fail 14 Nov 2007 88,342 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Coolant leak

play rack

play rack 2/play n/s bot susp arm

Pass 15 Nov 2006 82,233 miles

Coolant leak

ex mount cable tie †h/b travel limit †o/s door poor to open †

Fail 15 Nov 2006 82,233 miles

Coolant leak

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

ex mount cable tie †h/b travel limit †o/s door poor to open †

Pass 9 Nov 2005 76,361 miles

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

roll bar bushes cracking

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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R312 MCA is a 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R312 MCA, 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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R312 MCA is a 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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