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R75 VGM

1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

124,472 mi
Last recorded124,472 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2017
Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv88,785 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR75 VGM
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2017 124,472 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm tread depth (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre rubber Pershing

rear exhaust box deteriorated

sill covers fitted preventing full sill inspection

Fail 13 Mar 2017 124,463 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm tread depth (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre rubber Pershing

rear exhaust box deteriorated

sill covers fitted preventing full sill inspection

Pass 11 Mar 2016 122,073 miles

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

front tyres perishing

Pass 10 Mar 2015 120,090 miles

rear exhaust silencers corroded

sill covers preventing sill inspection

Fail 10 Mar 2015 120,090 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust silencers corroded

sill covers preventing sill inspection

Pass 10 Mar 2014 118,599 miles

rear exhaust box in poor condition

sill covers fitted preventing sill inspection

Pass 13 Mar 2013 118,072 miles

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

exhaust system in poor condition but not leaking

Fail 12 Mar 2013 118,068 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

exhaust system in poor condition but not leaking

Pass 14 Mar 2012 117,180 miles

air bag light on

exhaust corroded

front and rear discs corroded

m i l light on

seat belt pre-tensioner light on

Fail 1 Mar 2012 117,176 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

air bag light on

exhaust corroded

front and rear discs corroded

m i l light on

seat belt pre-tensioner light on

Fail 30 Nov 2007 117,159 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

brake discs and exhaust just passed test

Pass 15 Sep 2006 108,082 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 108,082 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

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

engine has wine suspect altonator timeing belt area

Pass 31 Aug 2005 107,106 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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R75 VGM is a 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R75 VGM, 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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R75 VGM is a 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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