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R849 AOT

1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

163,088 mi
Last recorded163,088 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv88,785 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR849 AOT
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 163,088 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front fog light not working

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear suspension components corroded

under body covered in underseal

Pass 22 Mar 2024 163,052 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

radiator mounting bracket corroded

underbody covered in under seal

Fail 21 Mar 2024 163,052 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

radiator mounting bracket corroded

underbody covered in under seal

Pass 21 Mar 2023 162,436 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front radiator mounting corroded

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear brake discs corroded

floor covered in under body seal

service brake efficiency just met limit

Fail 14 Mar 2023 162,436 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front radiator mounting corroded

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear brake discs corroded

floor covered in under body seal

service brake efficiency just met limit

Pass 28 Mar 2022 161,848 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all suspension components corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2021 160,980 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

all suspension corroding

n/s and o/s outer sill covers fitted

Fail 19 Mar 2021 160,934 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

all suspension corroding

n/s and o/s outer sill covers fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2020 160,064 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 159,148 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 157,680 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 156,730 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s and o/s rear bump stop mountings corroding

Pass 16 Mar 2016 154,512 miles

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

exhaust corroding

underside of vehicle corroding

Pass 11 Mar 2015 152,018 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 152,018 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 149,831 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 10 Mar 2014 149,824 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 146,401 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 Mar 2013 146,401 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

n /s fog light not working

Pass 21 Feb 2012 143,748 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 143,748 miles

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside 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)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 139,389 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2011 139,389 miles

Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 133,520 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 133,520 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 125,379 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 125,368 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

advise nearside floor pan starting to corrode

advise nearside road wheel slightley dammaged on outer lip

Pass 18 Feb 2008 116,638 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 116,629 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2007 109,270 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 94,154 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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R849 AOT is a 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 R849 AOT, 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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R849 AOT is a 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 24 November 1997.

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