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XVV 279L

1973 Alfa Romeo GT

Blue Petrol 1570cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

78,190 mi
Last recorded78,190 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2022
Typical for 1973 Alfa Romeo GT63,540 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXVV 279L
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGT
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,570cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2022 78,190 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 78,065 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Antiroll bar mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Hydraulic clutch cylinder weeping also fluid line (pipe) slightly damaged

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Antiroll bar mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 77,302 miles

Offside Front Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to cause a short side repeater (1.9.2b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 2 May 2017 77,191 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 75,932 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 74,375 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 74,312 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2012 72,835 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 69,539 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2010 66,779 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 64,940 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 63,233 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 63,192 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front wheel bearings not testable, front brakes sticking on

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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XVV 279L is a 1973 Alfa Romeo GT in Blue with a 1,570cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 XVV 279L, 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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XVV 279L is a 1973 Alfa Romeo GT, first registered on 1 June 1973.

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