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A905 VGO

1984 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Black Petrol 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2015
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

43,561 mi
Last recorded43,561 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2014
Typical for 1984 Alfa Romeo Gtv55,632 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA905 VGO
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2014 43,561 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 43,561 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 30,376 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Some welding of unknown quality

Fail 5 Aug 2013 30,100 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Some weling of unknown quality

Pass 25 Mar 2013 29,745 miles

floor & chassis has multiple weld repairs covered with heavy underseal

floor & chassis heavily corroded & cover with thick underseal

passenger seat removed when represented for test

Fail 19 Mar 2013 29,744 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

floor & chassis has multiple weld repairs covered with heavy underseal

floor & chassis heavily corroded & cover with thick underseal

Pass 22 Sep 2009 29,420 miles

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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A905 VGO is a 1984 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Black with a 2,492cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 A905 VGO, 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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A905 VGO is a 1984 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 1 July 1984.

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