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R690 WBY

1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,300 mi
Last recorded95,300 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv88,785 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR690 WBY
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2010 95,300 miles

front discs coroded

front suspension arms coroded

front wipers split

Pass 3 Nov 2009 88,450 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 79,515 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 79,512 miles

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Front Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2007 71,841 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 65,663 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 65,663 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2005 58,410 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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R690 WBY is a 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Blue 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 R690 WBY, 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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R690 WBY is a 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 21 November 1997.

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