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SEW 741K

1972 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

88,543 mi
Last recorded88,543 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2017
Typical for 1972 Alfa Romeo Gtv58,469 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSEW 741K
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2017 88,543 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint ADVISE REPLACEMENT (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 87,685 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 86,482 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 85,476 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 85,476 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 2 May 2013 84,404 miles

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

main beam tell tale not working

Fail 1 May 2013 84,404 miles

Front Anti-roll bar inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

main beam tell tale not working

Pass 23 Apr 2012 83,947 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 82,454 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 82,454 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside door stiff to be opened from inside the vehicle.

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight oil leak.

Pass 9 Apr 2010 81,598 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 78,813 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 75,106 miles

Nearside Outer Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 25 Feb 2006 70,957 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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SEW 741K is a 1972 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1972 Alfa Romeo Gtv models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 58,469 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 SEW 741K, 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 54 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 SEW 741K registered?

SEW 741K is a 1972 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 13 June 1972.

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