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R48 TBU

1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2014
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

168,028 mi
Last recorded168,028 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv88,785 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR48 TBU
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 22 Apr 2013 168,028 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 167,600 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 167,540 miles

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

Rear disc's slightly pitted

Slight engine oil leak

Pass 29 Feb 2008 166,240 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 162,198 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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R48 TBU is a 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R48 TBU, 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 R48 TBU registered?

R48 TBU is a 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 22 August 1997.

Is R48 TBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R48 TBU shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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