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R518 GOK

1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Grey Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

66,237 mi
Last recorded66,237 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv88,785 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR518 GOK
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2026 66,237 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2025 66,233 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2024 66,229 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 66,225 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 66,221 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 66,214 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 66,197 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 66,197 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 66,190 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 66,188 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silecner (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 66,170 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2016 66,157 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Aug 2016 66,157 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2015 66,094 miles

Oil leak

both front wipers

Fail 14 Jul 2015 66,094 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front wipers

Pass 25 Jun 2014 66,091 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 66,033 miles

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

Oil leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 66,029 miles

N/S/F brake pad wear indicator not connected

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

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jul 2012 66,029 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S/F brake pad wear indicator not connected

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2011 65,830 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

nearside front and offside front wheelarch covers fitted unable to do full corrosion check...

Fail 7 Jul 2011 65,821 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

nearside front and offside front wheelarch covers fitted unable to do full corrosion check...

Pass 8 Jul 2010 64,749 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2010 65,748 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 65,746 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 65,745 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 65,726 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 65,726 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 65,506 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 65,506 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 64,921 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 13 Jul 2006 64,919 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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R518 GOK is a 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Grey with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 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 R518 GOK, 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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R518 GOK is a 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 28 August 1997.

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