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R878 AOT

1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Grey Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

125,560 mi
Last recorded125,560 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv88,785 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR878 AOT
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2010 125,560 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 120,081 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

cut in n/s/f tyre wall

n/s/f wheel rim damaged

n/s/r tyre wearing to inner edge

Pass 25 Jun 2008 100,897 miles

crack in n/s headlamp

Fail 25 Jun 2008 100,897 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

crack in n/s headlamp

Pass 3 Jul 2007 84,912 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 65,217 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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R878 AOT is a 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Grey with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R878 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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What year was R878 AOT registered?

R878 AOT is a 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 6 November 1997.

Is R878 AOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R878 AOT shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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