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R355 AHK

1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

114,835 mi
Last recorded114,835 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv88,785 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR355 AHK
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2013 114,835 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

brake fluid level low

front and rear brake discs corroded on edges

front screen lightly scored

front sub frame strut plate bushes perished

nearside rear bump stop rubber insecure

offside front brake wear wire broken

offside front door check strap broken

offside front outer sill damaged

rear coil springs corroded

rear exhaust rubber mount perishing

rear suspension arms corroded

scratches and dents around vehicle

Fail 11 Jul 2013 114,835 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

brake fluid level low

front and rear brake discs corroded on edges

front screen lightly scored

front sub frame strut plate bushes perished

nearside rear bump stop rubber insecure

offside front brake wear wire broken

offside front door check strap broken

offside front outer sill damaged

rear coil springs corroded

rear exhaust rubber mount perishing

rear suspension arms corroded

scratches and dents around vehicle

Pass 11 Jul 2012 111,965 miles

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

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

front and rear brake discs corroded on edges

front sub frame strut plate bushes worn

front windscreen lightly scored

nearside front tyre outer side wall damaged

nearside rear bump stop insecure

oil leak

outer sills damaged

rear anti roll bar corroded

rear exhaust rubber mounts perishing

rear trailing arms corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2012 111,965 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

front and rear brake discs corroded on edges

front sub frame strut plate bushes worn

front windscreen lightly scored

nearside front tyre outer side wall damaged

nearside rear bump stop insecure

oil leak

outer sills damaged

rear anti roll bar corroded

rear exhaust rubber mounts perishing

rear trailing arms corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2011 108,869 miles

area around n/s rear bumpstop rusty/holed

front subframe lower bushes cracking

Fail 11 Jul 2011 108,869 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

area around n/s rear bumpstop rusty/holed

front subframe lower bushes cracking

Fail 6 Aug 2010 104,938 miles

Offside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

n/s rear suspension bump stop area rusty

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2010 104,938 miles

n/s rear suspension bump stop area rusty

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2009 101,481 miles

handbrake travel close to fail

n/s/r suspension bump stop broken

oil leak from power steering

rear anti roll bar rusty

rear brakes weak

Fail 7 Aug 2009 101,475 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

handbrake travel close to fail

n/s/r suspension bump stop broken

oil leak from power steering

rear anti roll bar rusty

rear brakes weak

Pass 31 Jul 2008 98,443 miles

Off side front tyre worn on inner edge Near side front tyre worn on inner edge

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 31 Jul 2008 98,443 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Off side front tyre worn on inner edge Near side front tyre worn on inner edge

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 18 Jul 2007 95,302 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both wiper blades starting to split

windsreen washers weak

Pass 18 Jul 2007 95,302 miles

both wiper blades starting to split

windsreen washers weak

Pass 3 Aug 2006 92,298 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 92,298 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.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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R355 AHK is a 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R355 AHK, 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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R355 AHK is a 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 30 August 1997.

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