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VWL 251R

1976 Alfa Romeo GT

Cream Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

49,207 mi
Last recorded49,207 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 1976 Alfa Romeo GT60,372 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVWL 251R
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGT
Year1976
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 49,207 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2026 49,071 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 48,498 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 47,714 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 46,892 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 45,560 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 43,142 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 42,119 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 41,254 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 40,044 miles

slight oil leak from nsr hub

slight oil leak from osr hub

slight oil leak from steering box

Fail 24 Mar 2015 40,000 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

n/s/rear hub slight oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2013 39,149 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 38,560 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 38,227 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 37,744 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 33,374 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 31,234 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 30,597 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 30,597 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 29,138 miles

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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VWL 251R is a 1976 Alfa Romeo GT in Cream with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 1976 Alfa Romeo GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 60,372 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 VWL 251R, 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 50 years old, this Alfa Romeo GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VWL 251R registered?

VWL 251R is a 1976 Alfa Romeo GT, first registered on 16 August 1976.

Is VWL 251R safe to buy?

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