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R494 LOK

1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

174,286 mi
Last recorded174,286 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2026
Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv88,785 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR494 LOK
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2026 174,286 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2026 174,286 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Aug 2024 172,492 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2023 165,782 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 162,085 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

o/s/f tyre flat pumped it up to correct pressure

o/s/r tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 3 Aug 2022 162,004 miles

Steering rack fixing bolts missing (2.1.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

o/s/r tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2021 157,312 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both sides rear tyres starting wear uneven

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 19 Mar 2021 157,264 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2020 157,011 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 154,714 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 154,714 miles

Central Power steering component insecure rack (2.1.5 (d) (i))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jul 2016 150,085 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 147,051 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 147,051 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 143,203 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 137,765 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 137,765 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2012 134,900 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 134,900 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 131,219 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 Mar 2011 131,219 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2009 131,197 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

surface corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 14 Sep 2007 124,273 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2006 113,863 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2005 110,934 miles

front subframe support brackets damaged fixing bolts bent

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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R494 LOK is a 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 R494 LOK, 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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R494 LOK is a 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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