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R737 GKH

1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,431 mi
Last recorded98,431 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2018
Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv88,785 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR737 GKH
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2018 98,431 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 98,429 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2016 96,510 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

exhaust deteriating

Fail 2 Nov 2016 96,431 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor holed (5.2.6)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor both sides (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened front arm (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened front (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Nov 2015 93,260 miles

centre exhaust box corroded slight blow

engine under trays fitted

offside rear tyre splitting

Fail 4 Nov 2015 93,196 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

centre exhaust box corroded slight blow

engine under trays fitted

nearside front tyre spliting

nearside rear tyre spliting

offside front antiroll bar bushes deterioated

offside rear tyre splitting

Pass 7 Nov 2014 88,930 miles

radiator badly corroded/falling apart

Fail 5 Nov 2014 89,930 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

radiator badly corroded/falling apart

Pass 11 Nov 2013 86,816 miles

both front flexi brake hoses starting to perish

centre exhaust box corroded

front anti rollbar bushes perished

nearside rear tyre starting to wear out of shape

plastic sill covers fitted

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 8 Nov 2013 86,816 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both front flexi brake hoses starting to perish

centre exhaust box corroded

front anti rollbar bushes perished

front discs corroded

nearside rear tyre starting to wear out of shape

plastic sill covers fitted

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2011 86,810 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake disc worn rear brake disc rusty. brake warning wiers broken

Pass 7 May 2010 75,485 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s & o/s/front brake pad wires broken

Pass 28 Apr 2009 73,711 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 28 Apr 2009 73,711 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 May 2008 69,996 miles

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

Offside Front 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)

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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R737 GKH is a 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R737 GKH, 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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R737 GKH is a 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 14 November 1997.

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