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J600 GTV

1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2019
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

84,356 mi
Last recorded84,356 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2018
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv85,166 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ600 GTV
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2018 84,356 miles

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 83,750 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2016 83,750 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 83,676 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 83,676 miles

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

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 75,456 miles

Floor damaged N/S front to rear.

Nearside Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

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

O/S/F tyre feathered on inside edge.

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 6 Aug 2009 75,456 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

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

Floor damaged N/S front to rear.

Nearside Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

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

O/S/F tyre feathered on inside edge.

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 17 Jun 2009 73,098 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Chalk writing on screen

Exhaust f pipe in poor condition

Oil cooler pipes leaking

R Suspension bushes worn

Steering wheel badly offset

Underside damaged (floor)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 67,861 miles

All discs pitted

Nearside Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jul 2008 67,861 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

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

All discs pitted

Nearside Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 62,387 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear bump stops insurcure

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 Oct 2006 62,382 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear bump stops insecure

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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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J600 GTV is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 85,166 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 J600 GTV, 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 28 years old, this Alfa Romeo Gtv is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J600 GTV is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 29 May 1998.

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