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R437 XAT

1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Red Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

151,603 mi
Last recorded151,603 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2008
Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv88,785 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR437 XAT
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2008 151,603 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2005 150,808 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2005 150,808 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2005 150,669 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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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R437 XAT is a 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Red with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 R437 XAT, 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 R437 XAT registered?

R437 XAT is a 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 1 October 1997.

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