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R610 WND

1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

96,074 mi
Last recorded96,074 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv88,785 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR610 WND
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2012 96,074 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 94,012 miles

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 3 Aug 2011 94,009 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 6 Jul 2010 85,999 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 82,479 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2009 82,479 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside rear caliper handbrake lever does not return fully to the stop

radiator core is corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2008 79,168 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 79,168 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2007 75,649 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 75,649 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2006 71,974 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 71,974 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

nearside front fog lamp not working

offside rear caliper handbrake lever not returning to stop

rear number plate in poor condition

slight leak from exhaust downpiupe

slight play in both rear anti roll bar link pins

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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R610 WND is a 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R610 WND, 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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R610 WND is a 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 8 August 1997.

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