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XVM 969M

1973 Alfa Romeo Gtv

White Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

14,162 mi
Last recorded14,162 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 1973 Alfa Romeo Gtv83,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXVM 969M
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 14,162 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight scratching (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2025 14,162 miles

Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp rear lamps not working when main beam selected (4.2.3 (c))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight scratching (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 13,438 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratches on o/s of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2024 13,438 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratches on o/s of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 12,529 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratching across windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2023 12,529 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn "D" bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratching across windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 11,227 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratches across o/s of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 9,420 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 7,676 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 5,759 miles

marks on screen / n/s/door handle

slight oil leaks

Pass 27 Jun 2018 4,860 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corroded behind where strap bolts to chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2018 4,860 miles

Headlamp aim not tested image poor (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corroded behind where strap bolts to chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 3,740 miles

nearside rear shock absorber starting to leak

nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 1 Jul 2016 2,691 miles

slight blow on exhaust / n/s door / oil leaks / oil leak on steering box

Pass 3 Jul 2015 1,845 miles

SLIGHT OIL LEAKS / N/S/F DOOR / SLIGHT BLOW ON EXHAUST

Pass 4 Jul 2014 1,329 miles

OIL LEAKS / N/S/F BRAKE FLEXI PERRISHING / SLIGHT LEAK ON STEERING BOX

Pass 5 Jul 2013 606 miles

OIL LEAKS / N/S/F FLEXI HOSE PERRISHING / LEAK ON STEERING BOX

Pass 5 Jul 2012 99,677 miles

OIL LEAKS / SLIGHT BIND ON O/S/R WHEEL / N/S/R TOP STRAP MOUNT CORRODING / STEERING BOX LEAK / O/S/F SHOCK BUSH SPLITTING

Pass 9 Jul 2011 95,988 miles

N/S/R SPRING TOP MOUNT NEAR STRAP CORRODED

OIL LEAK

Fail 6 Jul 2011 95,988 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S/R SPRING TOP MOUNT NEAR STRAP CORRODED

OIL LEAK

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (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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XVM 969M is a 1973 Alfa Romeo Gtv in White with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1973 Alfa Romeo Gtv models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 83,130 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 XVM 969M, 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 53 years old, this Alfa Romeo Gtv is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XVM 969M registered?

XVM 969M is a 1973 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 7 September 1973.

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