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R701 LPN

1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

166,046 mi
Last recorded166,046 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2011
Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv88,785 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR701 LPN
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2011 166,046 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front disc inner edges in poor condition

Pass 13 Jan 2009 147,386 miles

rear coil springs corodeing

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

drivers door stiff to open

offside rear tyre wearing on edges,coil springs corroded,suspension components corroded,chips in windsreen

Fail 6 Jan 2009 147,384 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

offside rear tyre wearing on edges,coil springs corroded,suspension components corroded,chips in windsreen

Pass 1 Nov 2007 131,000 miles

both rear tyres low nsf tyre low

Pass 30 Sep 2006 110,520 miles

Exhaust rubbers perished and cracking

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc's slightly distorted

Pass 28 Sep 2005 91,778 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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R701 LPN is a 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R701 LPN, 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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R701 LPN is a 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 30 September 1997.

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The MOT history for R701 LPN shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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