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R997 AKE

1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Green Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

101,666 mi
Last recorded101,666 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2018
Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv88,785 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR997 AKE
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2018 101,666 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 97,401 miles

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Underside of vehicle corroded but not excessively

Fail 13 Nov 2017 96,695 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing 3 (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Underside of vehicle corroded but not excessively

Pass 22 Nov 2016 88,540 miles

Oil leak ()

general corrosion to all suspension components

Pass 20 Nov 2015 87,134 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded all four springs (2.4.C.1b)

drivers door check strap worn

front brake application only just met requirements

front brake discs heavily corroded and worn unevenly

general corrosion to all other suspension components

oil leak

Fail 16 Nov 2015 87,107 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded all four springs (2.4.C.1b)

drivers door check strap worn

front brake application only just met requirements

front brake discs heavily corroded and worn unevenly

general corrosion to all other suspension components

oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2014 84,870 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2013 82,142 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion on brake pipes at compensator valve

front brake discs badly corroded

patches of corrosion throughout underside

Fail 29 Nov 2013 82,045 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion on brake pipes at compensator valve

front brake discs badly corroded

patches of corrosion throughout underside

Pass 3 Dec 2012 81,017 miles

front discs corroded

ns and os front coil springs badly corroded

ns and os rear shock casings badly corroded

poor reserve travel at park lever

slight play in osf lower ball joint

undertray damaged

Pass 9 Dec 2011 80,998 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 80,037 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 80,037 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 72,597 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 61,269 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 51,849 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 44,306 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 44,306 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2005 38,477 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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R997 AKE is a 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Green with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 R997 AKE, 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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R997 AKE is a 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 24 October 1997.

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