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B479 DRL

1984 Alfa Romeo Gtv

White Petrol 2934cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

39,800 mi
Last recorded39,800 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 1984 Alfa Romeo Gtv55,632 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB479 DRL
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,934cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 39,800 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 39,540 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 39,540 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 39,540 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 39,540 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 39,539 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 39,539 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 39,539 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2013 39,539 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2012 39,539 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2011 39,539 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 39,539 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 39,539 miles

engine has very bad oil leak

Pass 9 Nov 2007 39,539 miles

engine has very bad oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2006 39,539 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 39,539 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Oil leak

Fail 6 Jul 2006 39,539 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 12 Jul 2005 39,539 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2005 39,539 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service 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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B479 DRL is a 1984 Alfa Romeo Gtv in White with a 2,934cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 B479 DRL, 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 B479 DRL registered?

B479 DRL is a 1984 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 31 December 1984.

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The MOT history for B479 DRL shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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