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R531 KRR

1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

101,339 mi
Last recorded101,339 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv88,785 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR531 KRR
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2013 101,339 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 93,438 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2011 86,164 miles

noise from centre silencer not blowing baffles loose

Fail 19 Apr 2011 86,164 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

noise from centre silencer not blowing baffles loose

Pass 13 Apr 2010 72,534 miles

SLIGHT NOISE N/S/R WHEEL BEARING , SLIGHT PLAY N/S/F WHEEL BEARING , O/S/F TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE , DEEP CRACKS IN O/S/F OUTER C.V BOOT .

Fail 12 Apr 2010 72,534 miles

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

SLIGHT NOISE N/S/R WHEEL BEARING , SLIGHT PLAY N/S/F WHEEL BEARING , O/S/F TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE , DEEP CRACKS IN O/S/F OUTER C.V BOOT .

Pass 5 May 2009 63,748 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 86,852 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

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

CENTRE EX BOX CORRODED AND SLIGHT BLOW--FRT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED AND WORN--O/S/F TYRE WORN INSIDE EDGE--SLIGHT PLAY O/S/F LOWER BALL JOINTS

Pass 11 Apr 2008 73,609 miles

Exhaust system very rusty

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2008 73,609 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust system very rusty

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2008 73,483 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 70,847 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 70,847 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 30 May 2007 70,844 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 67,244 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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R531 KRR is a 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 R531 KRR, 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 R531 KRR registered?

R531 KRR is a 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 20 October 1997.

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