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HGC 595J

1978 Alfa Romeo GT

Maroon Petrol 1290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

79,293 mi
Last recorded79,293 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHGC 595J
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGT
Year1978
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,290cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 79,293 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Feb 2026 79,293 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 75,610 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 20 Feb 2025 75,610 miles

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 73,775 miles

Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side walls all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 65,355 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 65,355 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2017 62,884 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 62,875 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 61,222 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 61,096 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 56,600 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2007 56,600 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 51,512 miles

How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo GT?

Based on 118,469 MOT tests across 7,758 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
6,358
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
7,758
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,784
position lamp(s) not working 4,336
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush 3,874
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2,402
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,227
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HGC 595J is a 1978 Alfa Romeo GT in Maroon with a 1,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

The most common reason a Alfa Romeo GT fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5,784 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HGC 595J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Alfa Romeo GT typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 48 years old, this Alfa Romeo GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HGC 595J registered?

HGC 595J is a 1978 Alfa Romeo GT, first registered on 10 October 1978.

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The MOT history for HGC 595J shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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