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R31 TBU

1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Green Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,897 mi
Last recorded118,897 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv88,785 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR31 TBU
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2011 118,897 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 112,182 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front brake discs are worn

Pass 19 Sep 2009 109,264 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 109,264 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust in poor condtion and blowing

imbalance in front brakes

nearside rear inner brake disc pitted

offside inner cv gaiter split

oil leak

parking brake travel long

play in rear suspension bushes

rear subframe damaged

weld repair to exhaust

Pass 3 Oct 2008 100,677 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 91,330 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 91,329 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 82,079 miles

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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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R31 TBU is a 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Green with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R31 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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R31 TBU is a 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 30 October 1997.

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