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R678 BRO

1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

111,488 mi
Last recorded111,488 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv88,785 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR678 BRO
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2013 111,488 miles

Both sides front anti-roll-bar droplink rubber bushes cracked and deteriorated.

NSF tyre bald on inner stepped tread.

OS door mirror loose.

OSF & OSF wheels rims, outer edge buckled.

OSF tyre on recommended limit and bald on inner stepped tread.

Oil leak.

Fail 29 Jul 2013 111,362 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Both sides front anti-roll-bar droplink rubber bushes cracked and deteriorated.

NSF tyre bald on inner stepped tread.

OS door mirror loose.

OS wiper blade split.

OSF & OSF wheels rims, outer edge buckled.

OSF tyre on recommended limit and bald on inner stepped tread.

Oil leak.

Pass 10 Jul 2012 101,506 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 9 May 2011 92,005 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 9 May 2011 92,005 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 12 May 2010 88,002 miles

rear tyres wearing uneven

Fail 10 May 2010 88,000 miles

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

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

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

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

rear tyres wearing uneven

Pass 13 May 2009 85,353 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 82,294 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 82,294 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 78,600 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Fail 10 May 2007 78,593 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)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 May 2006 75,665 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 75,665 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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R678 BRO is a 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R678 BRO, 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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R678 BRO is a 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 19 November 1997.

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