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R84 VGM

1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Grey Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

103,085 mi
Last recorded103,085 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv88,785 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR84 VGM
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2012 103,085 miles

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

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

Fail 23 Aug 2012 103,075 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

Pass 8 Sep 2011 96,722 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 96,722 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear discs corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2010 89,338 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 86,149 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

parking brake has little reserve travel left when fully applied

Pass 4 Aug 2008 83,474 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 83,470 miles

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

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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R84 VGM is a 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Grey with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R84 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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R84 VGM is a 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 5 August 1997.

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