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R640 CGK

1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

73,856 mi
Last recorded73,856 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv88,785 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR640 CGK
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2013 73,856 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 72,836 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 71,305 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 70,054 miles

both front lower suspension wishbones inner bushes starting to split/ wear

front indicator bulbs starting to discolour

front number plate cracked

handbrake performance slightly low

nearside front brake warning wire broken

offside front tyre outer sidewall small cut

offside rear lower suspension arms bushes starting to split/ wear

offside rear wheel rim slight damage

slight play in steering rack

Fail 19 Dec 2009 70,034 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

both front lower suspension wishbones inner bushes starting to split/ wear

front indicator bulbs starting to discolour

front number plate cracked

handbrake performance slightly low

nearside front brake warning wire broken

offside front tyre outer sidewall small cut

offside rear lower suspension arms bushes starting to split/ wear

offside rear wheel rim slight damage

slight play in steering rack

Pass 9 Oct 2008 69,667 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2007 68,886 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 38,813 miles

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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R640 CGK is a 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 R640 CGK, 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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R640 CGK is a 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 15 September 1997.

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The MOT history for R640 CGK shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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