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GCG 155K

1998 Alfa Romeo Giulia

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

60,332 mi
Last recorded60,332 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2018
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo Giulia59,001 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGCG 155K
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGiulia
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 4 Apr 2018 60,332 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg inner and outer (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 May 2017 59,966 miles

CORROSION BECOMING ESTABLISHED TO VARIOUS PARTS OF BODY/CHASSIS/SUSPENSION-WILL REQUIRE ATTENTION.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 May 2017 59,952 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front jacking point corroded

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 58,798 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 6 Apr 2016 58,798 miles

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 58,350 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 57,668 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 57,657 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Parking brake lever inappropriately modified (3.1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 57,067 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 56,037 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

boot floor corroded

both front steering drag links very close to suspension arms

Fail 28 Feb 2012 56,037 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

boot floor corroded

both front steering drag links very close to suspension arms

Pass 28 Oct 2010 56,033 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f corner of o/s/f floor pan corroded not in a prescribed area or near any mountings

o/s sill corroded but not in a prescribed area

Fail 26 Oct 2010 56,030 miles

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f corner of o/s/f floor pan corroded not in a prescribed area or near any mountings

o/s sill corroded but not in a prescribed area

Pass 22 Sep 2009 56,030 miles

nearside rear tyre on the legal limit

Pass 14 Oct 2008 56,030 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 13 Oct 2008 56,030 miles

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 55,996 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 29 Oct 2007 55,996 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 55,563 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 55,437 miles

Nearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo Giulia?

Based on 41,272 MOT tests across 7,093 vehicles.

86.3%
Pass Rate
6,606
Miles/Year
10
Year Lifespan
7,093
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 115
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GCG 155K is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Giulia in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

Across all 1998 Alfa Romeo Giulia models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 59,001 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 Giulia fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 115 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GCG 155K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Alfa Romeo Giulia typically stays on UK roads for around 10 years. At 28 years old, this Alfa Romeo Giulia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GCG 155K is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Giulia, first registered on 1 June 1998.

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