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R351 FNG

1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

124,870 mi
Last recorded124,870 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2016
Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv88,785 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR351 FNG
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2016 124,870 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 122,900 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 117,858 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear lower suspension arm bushes are deteriated.

front brake discs are corroded.

o/s rear shock absorber has slight poor damping.

Pass 14 Jun 2013 112,015 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 106,883 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 102,866 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 100,675 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 97,908 miles

front registration plate damaged

middle exhaust silencer outer skin peeling

Pass 31 May 2008 92,658 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 92,658 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 91,103 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 91,103 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2006 75,888 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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R351 FNG is a 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R351 FNG, 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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R351 FNG is a 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 20 September 1997.

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