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R357 KRC

1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,272 mi
Last recorded153,272 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2013
Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv88,785 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR357 KRC
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2013 153,272 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 153,269 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 151,617 miles

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

wipers slightly deteriorated

Pass 3 Oct 2011 151,612 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 29 Sep 2011 151,612 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 149,800 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 149,802 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2009 145,042 miles

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

Front n/s position lamp intermittent ok at present,

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 140,913 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2008 140,913 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2007 135,546 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 131,927 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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R357 KRC is a 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R357 KRC, 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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R357 KRC is a 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 9 October 1997.

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