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R854 KAN

1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

91,143 mi
Last recorded91,143 miles
Recorded on10 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv88,785 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR854 KAN
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 May 2011 91,143 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Apr 2010 86,636 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 29 Apr 2010 86,636 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 May 2009 84,298 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 5 May 2009 84,298 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2008 83,283 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 83,283 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 11 May 2007 80,290 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 80,281 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2006 75,154 miles

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

damage to nearside front tyre outer side wall

Fail 9 May 2006 75,154 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

damage to nearside front tyre outer side wall

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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R854 KAN is a 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 R854 KAN, 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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R854 KAN is a 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 16 December 1997.

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