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R61 GJL

1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,657 mi
Last recorded121,657 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2008
Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv88,785 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR61 GJL
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2008 121,657 miles

offside front sub-frame stabliser plate missing

Fail 3 Sep 2008 121,657 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

offside front sub-frame stabliser plate missing

Pass 10 Sep 2007 110,423 miles

engine oil level low

offside front subframe torsion bracket insecure. †bushes worn in nearside front subframe torsion bracket

Pass 14 Sep 2006 104,328 miles

front subframe brace bar bushes broken

nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit on inner edge

Pass 27 Sep 2005 99,005 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2005 99,005 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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R61 GJL is a 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R61 GJL, 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 R61 GJL registered?

R61 GJL is a 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 16 October 1997.

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