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TGT 81M

1973 Alfa Romeo GT

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

83,852 mi
Last recorded83,852 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2022
Typical for 1973 Alfa Romeo GT63,540 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTGT 81M
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGT
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2022 83,852 miles

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2022 83,852 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 82,464 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 81,364 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 80,487 miles

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 78,695 miles

Front Advise both front seat backs do not lock in position by design

Fail 5 Oct 2018 78,694 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested incorrect pattern (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake servo inoperative advise Disconnected at vacuum pipe (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Advise both front seat backs do not lock in position by design

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 77,531 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2017 77,468 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 76,087 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 75,020 miles

Nearside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 73,437 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 73,437 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 70,527 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

boot floor is corroded but not within a prescribed area

front valence is corroded but not in a prescribed area

ns floor is corroded but not within a prescribed area

osr valence is corroded but not within a prescribed area

steering box has slight play on the bottom shaft

Fail 30 Sep 2013 70,527 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

boot floor is corroded but not within a prescribed area

front valence is corroded but not in a prescribed area

ns floor is corroded but not within a prescribed area

osr valence is corroded but not within a prescribed area

steering box has slight play on the bottom shaft

Pass 16 Feb 2011 70,527 miles

extensive repairs to under side of vehicle

front valance/wings corroded

near side front floor repaired

Fail 14 Feb 2011 70,527 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

extensive repairs to under side of vehicle

front valance/wings corroded

near side front floor repaired

Pass 20 Oct 2009 70,527 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 70,527 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 67,120 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 67,118 miles

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

How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo GT?

Based on 118,469 MOT tests across 7,758 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
6,358
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
7,758
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,784
position lamp(s) not working 4,336
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush 3,874
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2,402
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,227
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TGT 81M is a 1973 Alfa Romeo GT in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1973 Alfa Romeo GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 63,540 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 GT fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5,784 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TGT 81M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Alfa Romeo GT typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 53 years old, this Alfa Romeo GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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TGT 81M is a 1973 Alfa Romeo GT, first registered on 1 August 1973.

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