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A262 SWC

1984 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Silver Petrol 2493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

93,486 mi
Last recorded93,486 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 1984 Alfa Romeo Gtv55,632 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA262 SWC
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 93,486 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 92,640 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 92,607 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 92,579 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 92,579 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 92,566 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 92,486 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 92,181 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 92,107 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 92,024 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 91,889 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 91,726 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 91,581 miles

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

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

n/s/f jacking in poor condition

Fail 8 Sep 2012 91,575 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Sep 2011 91,208 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyres are perrished and cracking

Fail 30 Aug 2011 91,204 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

both rear tyres are perrished and cracking

Pass 1 Sep 2010 90,868 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyres cracking and perishing

nearside front jacking point corroded

slight imbalence to rear beakes

Fail 27 Aug 2010 90,864 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

both rear tyres cracking and perishing

nearside front jacking point corroded

slight imbalence to rear beakes

Pass 29 Aug 2009 90,766 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

corrosion behind rear bumper inner cover o/s/r behind wheel

plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of sill pannels

rear tyre sidewalls starting to crack

Pass 12 Aug 2008 90,207 miles

n/s/f jacking point in poor condition

Pass 15 Aug 2007 89,826 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 89,480 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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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A262 SWC is a 1984 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Silver with a 2,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1984 Alfa Romeo Gtv models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 55,632 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 A262 SWC, 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 42 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 A262 SWC registered?

A262 SWC is a 1984 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 13 June 1984.

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