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R368 CCY

1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

101,613 mi
Last recorded101,613 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2015
Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv88,785 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR368 CCY
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2015 101,613 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes at rear compensator corroded/undersealed (3.6.B.2c)

cv boots slightly deteriorated

radiator support corroded and bent (radiator slightly loose)

rear brakes deteriorated

rear tyres unevenly worn (50p)

slight dampness on power steering pipe above gearbox

Fail 23 Nov 2015 101,610 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes at rear compensator corroded/undersealed (3.6.B.2c)

cv boots slightly deteriorated

o/s/f tyre worn

radiator support corroded and bent (radiator slightly loose)

rear brakes deteriorated

rear tyres unevenly worn (50p)

slight dampness on power steering pipe above gearbox

Pass 17 Nov 2014 96,899 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 94,399 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2013 94,397 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

boot lid will not open

exhaust tail section poor condition

Pass 10 Sep 2012 89,088 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

Fail 10 Sep 2012 89,085 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

Pass 8 Sep 2011 82,485 miles

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

Gearoil leaking

Nearside front fog lamp inop

Oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2010 75,145 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 69,180 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

under tray insecure

Fail 24 Aug 2009 69,180 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Side repeater adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

under tray insecure

Pass 9 Sep 2008 64,140 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 64,140 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 3 Sep 2008 64,005 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

offside rear suspension lower wishbone front bush bonding deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement.

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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R368 CCY is a 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R368 CCY, 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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R368 CCY is a 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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