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R568 KBN

1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2011
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

78,795 mi
Last recorded78,795 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2010
Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv88,785 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR568 KBN
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2010 78,795 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 78,788 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Fail 21 Nov 2009 78,788 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Oct 2009 78,780 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

some damage to front subframe some damage to rear number plate

Fail 25 Sep 2008 76,620 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 76,620 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 May 2007 78,493 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 78,492 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R568 KBN is a 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

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 R568 KBN, 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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R568 KBN is a 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 28 August 1997.

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