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R653 KMW

1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,087 mi
Last recorded112,087 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv88,785 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR653 KMW
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2010 112,087 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f stablizer plate from sub-fram to chassis insecure

n/s/r tyre sidewall starting to perish

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre uneven wear on inner edge

Pass 14 Apr 2009 103,531 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 99,747 miles

Brake spring incorectly fitted drivers side rear brake pad

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

n/s rear tyre perishing

Fail 8 Apr 2008 99,724 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brake spring incorectly fitted drivers side rear brake pad

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 96,205 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 96,192 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

bouth rear tyres signe of distotion

Pass 21 Jun 2006 91,034 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2005 82,307 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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R653 KMW 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 75%.

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 R653 KMW, 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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R653 KMW is a 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 7 November 1997.

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