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E429 CPE

1988 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Red Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

90,436 mi
Last recorded90,436 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2024
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE429 CPE
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2024 90,436 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play offside + nearside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2024 90,436 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play offside + nearside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2021 90,222 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play offside + nearside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 89,229 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 88,030 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 85,647 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 83,571 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner sill shows corrosion

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Inner sill shows corrosion

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Park brake efficiency only just met (19%) it would appear the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Rear Body has slight corrosion spare wheel well (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 81,566 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 80,490 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 79,966 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2014 79,966 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2013 77,573 miles

engine oil leak

rear axle oil leak

Fail 1 Dec 2012 76,610 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine oil leak

rear axle oil leak

Pass 1 Dec 2012 76,610 miles

engine oil leak

rear axle oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2011 74,282 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 73,950 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 71,693 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 70,977 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 13 Dec 2007 70,977 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 29 Nov 2007 70,907 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006 70,216 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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E429 CPE is a 1988 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Red with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 E429 CPE, 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 38 years old, this Alfa Romeo Gtv is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E429 CPE is a 1988 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 30 December 1988.

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