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R726 OES

1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

91,828 mi
Last recorded91,828 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv88,785 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR726 OES
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2011 91,828 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 88,390 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 88,390 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 85,848 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

o/s/r indicator lens cracked

Fail 21 Jan 2009 85,834 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

o/s/r indicator lens cracked

Pass 7 Jan 2008 83,034 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R726 OES is a 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R726 OES, 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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What year was R726 OES registered?

R726 OES is a 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 9 September 1997.

Is R726 OES safe to buy?

The MOT history for R726 OES shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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