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A284 DPJ

1983 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Silver Petrol 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

58,223 mi
Last recorded58,223 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2022
Typical for 1983 Alfa Romeo Gtv62,127 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA284 DPJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2022 58,223 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 57,263 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 56,199 miles

Headlamp deflectors fitted at time of test,

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 56,197 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Repeater light not working

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 55,775 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2019 55,773 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2017 55,592 miles

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

Underside of vehicle coated with protective under seal not allowing close inspection of some componants

Pass 17 May 2016 54,409 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Repaired areas coated with protective underseal not allowing close inspection

cover sills fitted at time of test not allowing close inspection of sill

Fail 13 Apr 2016 54,256 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings osf floor pan (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

vehicle under body heavily under sealed

Pass 22 Apr 2015 52,974 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 52,950 miles

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 45,783 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 38,783 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 32,477 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 32,460 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 32,457 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

nsf jacking point croshion

Pass 4 Sep 2009 32,435 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 32,435 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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A284 DPJ is a 1983 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Silver with a 2,492cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1983 Alfa Romeo Gtv models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 62,127 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 Gtv fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 7,796 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A284 DPJ, 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 43 years old, this Alfa Romeo Gtv is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A284 DPJ is a 1983 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 17 November 1983.

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