CarVerify

Free Car Check

J15 JDK

1999 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Silver Petrol 2959cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

151,274 mi
Last recorded151,274 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2017
Typical for 1999 Alfa Romeo Gtv85,224 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Alfa Romeo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ15 JDK
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2017 151,274 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both rear (4.2.A.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres are worn on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

general corrosion present on underside

rear service brake and parking brake weak - borderline pass

Fail 12 Sep 2017 151,274 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc n/s/f and o/s/f inner cv boots ripped open (2.5.C.1a)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both rear (4.2.A.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres are worn on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

general corrosion present on underside

rear service brake and parking brake weak - borderline pass

Pass 16 Sep 2016 143,587 miles

both rear road wheels damaged

rear service brake performance is borderline

some areas on underside corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2016 143,587 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

both rear road wheels damaged

rear service brake performance is borderline

some areas on underside corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2015 142,630 miles

both rear road wheels are slightly damage

general corrosion present on underside

rear brake performance is boarderline pass

Fail 4 Sep 2015 142,443 miles

Electrical wiring insecure abs wiring is insecure in o/s/f inner arch area (1.9.2a)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc o/s/f outer ( grease present in hub area ) (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering component(s) leaking around pipe unions on steering rack (2.3.3b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s outer sill is holed (5.2.6)

both rear road wheels are slightly damage

general corrosion present on underside

rear brake performance is boarderline pass

Pass 8 Aug 2014 136,573 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion present on inner sills and floorpans

screen has slight damage at center

Fail 6 Aug 2014 136,572 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

heavy general corrosion present on inner sills and floor area

screen damaged at lower center

Pass 18 Jul 2013 129,654 miles

both rear tyres are slightly out of shape

front brake flexi-hoses plastic sleeves breaking up

rear brake efficency is boarderline

Fail 16 Jul 2013 129,654 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

both rear tyres are slightly out of shape

front brake flexi-hoses plastic sleeves breaking up

rear brake efficency is boarderline

Pass 2 Jul 2012 123,674 miles

ALL METAL BRAKING - SUSPENSION COMPONENTS SUFFERING CORROSION TO VARYING EXTENTS

BOTH REAR TYRES BECOMING MIS-SHAPEN ON INNER EDGES

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 29 Jun 2012 123,646 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

ALL METAL BRAKING - SUSPENSION COMPONENTS SUFFERING CORROSION TO VARYING EXTENTS

BOTH REAR TYRES BECOMING MIS-SHAPEN ON INNER EDGES

Pass 6 Jun 2011 117,729 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 117,596 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 May 2010 110,680 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

main fuel line heavily corroded

Fail 5 May 2010 110,577 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

main fuel line heavily corroded

Pass 18 May 2009 103,498 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 103,498 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 16 May 2008 92,285 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 92,118 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 79,973 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 68,810 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
Full Alfa Romeo Gtv reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

J15 JDK is a 1999 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Silver with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1999 Alfa Romeo Gtv models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 85,224 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 J15 JDK, 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 27 years old, this Alfa Romeo Gtv is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of J15 JDK?

You can check the full history of J15 JDK by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was J15 JDK registered?

J15 JDK is a 1999 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is J15 JDK safe to buy?

The MOT history for J15 JDK shows 22 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does J15 JDK have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on J15 JDK. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.