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R59 HNH

1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,615 mi
Last recorded78,615 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2019
Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv88,785 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR59 HNH
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2019 78,615 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 75,536 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 71,780 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 67,346 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 64,122 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 13,640 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 59,170 miles

Front & rear suspension components,rust corrosion

Fail 11 Dec 2014 58,807 miles

Offside Front Steering column locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Offside Front Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

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

Front & rear suspension components,rust corrosion

Pass 19 Dec 2013 55,554 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 51,776 miles

o/s and n/s front tyers on limit

Fail 6 Jun 2012 51,593 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 48,284 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 43,334 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 43,334 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 40,687 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 40,687 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2005 37,484 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2005 37,484 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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R59 HNH is a 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R59 HNH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R59 HNH registered?

R59 HNH is a 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R59 HNH shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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