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R813 NGF

1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2020
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

105,553 mi
Last recorded105,553 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2019
Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv88,785 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR813 NGF
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2019 105,553 miles

Nearside Rear tyre close to limit

front tyres worn inner edge

Pass 31 Mar 2017 103,480 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S & O/S (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 30 Mar 2017 103,480 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S & O/S (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 102,520 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2015 102,520 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 100,945 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 100,945 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 97,660 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nsr tyrec deteriorating

Fail 5 Oct 2012 97,660 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nsr tyrec deteriorating

Pass 20 Jul 2010 64,318 miles

both rear road springs are corroding

front brake discs have slight corrosion on inner surface

nearside rear tyre is perishing

strong advise both front tyres are on 1,6 mm and wearing on inner surface

Fail 6 Jul 2010 94,283 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both rear road springs are corroding

cant test emissions because of blowing exhaust

front brake discs have slight corrosion on inner surface

nearside rear tyre is perishing

strong advise both front tyres are on 1,6 mm and wearing on inner surface

Fail 7 Jun 2010 93,241 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres worn on inner edges and cclose to limit. 205/55/16w

front number plate deteriorating

long handbrake travel

Pass 15 May 2008 89,305 miles

n/s brake disc corroded

o/s/f sill damaged

Fail 14 May 2008 89,290 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s brake disc corroded

o/s/f sill damaged

Fail 3 Feb 2007 85,962 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear exhaust box corroded but not leaking

Pass 3 Feb 2007 85,962 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

rear exhaust box corroded but not leaking

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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R813 NGF is a 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R813 NGF, 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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R813 NGF is a 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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