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R730 BLE

1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Green Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

127,328 mi
Last recorded127,328 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv88,785 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR730 BLE
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2011 127,328 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front and rear discs corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2010 108,694 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 108,197 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

ADVISE CORRISION UNDER CAR SEVERAL PLACES ################

ADVISE REAR BUMP STOPS BROKEN #####################

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 97,380 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2009 97,380 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 89,348 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 79,016 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

near side rear tyre wearing uneven

Fail 14 Feb 2007 79,016 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

nearside rear tyre wearing uneaven

Pass 11 Mar 2006 72,945 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 72,945 miles

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

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

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

Nearside brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

nail in tyre

Fail 17 Jan 2006 72,486 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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R730 BLE is a 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Green with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R730 BLE, 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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R730 BLE is a 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 26 September 1997.

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