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R391 HMV

1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

29,709 mi
Last recorded29,709 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2019
Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv88,785 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR391 HMV
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2019 29,709 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 29,543 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 29,543 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 29,121 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 27,138 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 26,368 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 24,843 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 23,343 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 10 Aug 2012 23,341 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Aug 2011 22,440 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 22,438 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 21,933 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 20,924 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 18,181 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 16,108 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 14,526 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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R391 HMV is a 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R391 HMV, 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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What year was R391 HMV registered?

R391 HMV is a 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for R391 HMV shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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