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R777 BED

1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

100,391 mi
Last recorded100,391 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2017
Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv88,785 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR777 BED
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2017 100,391 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 27 Mar 2017 100,375 miles

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 100,312 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2015 100,308 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 8 May 2014 98,164 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 95,428 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside and offside floor to sill area corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2010 90,078 miles

exhausy corroding boarder line pass

offside front c v boot perishing

rear wish bones corroding

Fail 5 Mar 2010 90,078 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhausy corroding boarder line pass

offside front c v boot perishing

offside rear caliper return spring missing

rear wish bones corroding

Pass 18 Mar 2009 81,879 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 Mar 2009 81,877 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 Mar 2008 76,509 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 76,509 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 64,978 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 64,978 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

rear number plate surround damaged

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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R777 BED is a 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Black 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 R777 BED, 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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R777 BED is a 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 14 November 1997.

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