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R727 JDK

1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Green Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,124 mi
Last recorded129,124 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv88,785 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR727 JDK
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2017 129,124 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

coil spring corroded n/s and o/s front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

engine and under body covers fitted

n/s and o/s rear tyres cracking on side walls

n/s front fog light damaged

service brakes and parking brakes only just met requirements

Pass 16 Dec 2010 129,117 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air bag light on

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 16 Dec 2010 129,117 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Battery insecure

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air bag light on

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 9 Mar 2009 126,700 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 118,895 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 104,870 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 104,870 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 99,988 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 99,988 miles

Offside Outer Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

near side front fog lamp glass cracked

slight engine oil leaks

slight stone chip in near side head lamp

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
Full Alfa Romeo Gtv reliability report

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R727 JDK is a 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Green with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R727 JDK, 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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R727 JDK is a 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 7 August 1997.

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