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Alfa Romeo GTV

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,970 cc

T197 BDYMOT history

T197 BDY is a green petrol Alfa Romeo GTV first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 16 Nov 2024 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 137,777 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Nov 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Nov 2024
Mileage
137,777 mi
At MOT on 9 Nov 2023
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,838 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T197 BDY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
GTV
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,970 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
9 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T197 BDY was last recorded at 137,777 miles on 9 Nov 2023, 942 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,835 miles · 17 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
942 miles
Average per year
2,838 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 137,777 miles
  • 2022 – 136,835 miles
  • 2021 – 135,148 miles
  • 2020 – 134,209 miles
  • 2019 – 132,942 miles
  • 2018 – 132,343 miles
  • 2017 – 125,276 miles
  • 2016 – 120,560 miles
  • 2015 – 119,278 miles
  • 2014 – 118,663 miles
  • 2012 – 116,052 miles
  • 2011 – 114,774 miles
  • 2010 – 107,041 miles
  • 2009 – 101,027 miles
  • 2008 – 96,298 miles
  • 2007 – 91,395 miles
  • 2006 – 89,760 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,777 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Nearside front brake disc pitted and corroded

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2011

  • Offside front brake disc pitted and corroded

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

26 tests since 29 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,777 miles (+942)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    137,777 miles
    Test number
    313074545587
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass136,835 miles (+1,687)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    136,835 miles
    Test number
    746711692717
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryValve stem slightly damaged all 4 (5.2.3 (j))

  3. Pass135,148 miles (+939)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    135,148 miles
    Test number
    847138304794
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass134,209 miles (+1,267)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    134,209 miles
    Test number
    263136754669

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass132,942 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    132,942 miles
    Test number
    416841588803
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail132,942 miles (+599)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,942 miles
    Test number
    892455940057
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass132,343 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    132,343 miles
    Test number
    454862456132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail132,340 miles (+2,164)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,340 miles
    Test number
    739988754253
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexes (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides low. (1.4.1 (a))

  9. Pass130,176 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    130,176 miles
    Test number
    575048801468
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  10. Fail130,176 miles (+4,900)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,176 miles
    Test number
    472571845005
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  11. Pass125,276 miles (+4,716)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    125,276 miles
    Test number
    877107379359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass120,560 miles (+1,282)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    120,560 miles
    Test number
    541077613927
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  13. Pass119,278 miles (+615)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    119,278 miles
    Test number
    258920275080
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteSlight corrosion n/s & o/s front floorpans

  14. Pass118,663 miles (+2,611)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    118,663 miles
    Test number
    977608154052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass116,052 miles (+1,278)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    116,052 miles
    Test number
    566127852332
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass114,774 miles2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    114,774 miles
    Test number
    185440771272
    • DangerousNearside front brake disc pitted and corroded
    • DangerousOffside front brake disc pitted and corroded

  17. Fail114,774 miles (+7,733)3 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,774 miles
    Test number
    427430161295
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • DangerousNearside front brake disc pitted and corroded
    • DangerousOffside front brake disc pitted and corroded
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  18. Pass107,041 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    107,041 miles
    Test number
    804322150289
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront discs worn
    • NoteNearside rear bump stop adrift
    • NoteOffside rear drop link noisey in operation

  19. Fail107,041 miles (+6,014)4 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,041 miles
    Test number
    411892150258
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront discs worn
    • NoteNearside rear bump stop adrift
    • NoteOffside rear drop link noisey in operation

  20. Fail101,027 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,027 miles
    Test number
    521528839283
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  21. Pass101,027 miles (+4,729)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    101,027 miles
    Test number
    881508139258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass96,298 miles (+4,903)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    96,298 miles
    Test number
    614426308189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass91,395 miles (+1,635)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    91,395 miles
    Test number
    292490407184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail89,760 miles (+1,952)4 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,760 miles
    Test number
    291947176260
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  25. Pass87,808 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    87,808 miles
    Test number
    232365396032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail87,781 miles8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,781 miles
    Test number
    690358786028
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Questions about T197 BDY

Does T197 BDY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T197 BDY expired on 16 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T197 BDY?
The MOT on T197 BDY expired on 16 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T197 BDY done?
T197 BDY was recorded at 137,777 miles at its MOT on 9 Nov 2023, an average of 2,838 miles a year.
Has T197 BDY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T197 BDY has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Sept 2019.
Has the mileage on T197 BDY ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on T197 BDY find?
T197 BDY passed its latest MOT on 9 Nov 2023 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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