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R869 HGJ

1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Blue Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

167,911 mi
Last recorded167,911 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv88,785 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR869 HGJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2011 167,911 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 160,092 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 160,092 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 153,691 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 153,691 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 143,097 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 134,697 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 124,921 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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R869 HGJ is a 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Blue with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R869 HGJ, 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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What year was R869 HGJ registered?

R869 HGJ is a 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R869 HGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R869 HGJ shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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