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J8 GTV

1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Black Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

92,049 mi
Last recorded92,049 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2022
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv85,166 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ8 GTV
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2022 92,049 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2019 92,015 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 92,004 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Apr 2018 91,360 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 90,718 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 88,606 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 84,460 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

offside sill damaged

both rear bump stops loose inside spring

Fail 19 Jul 2014 84,436 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear bump stops loose inside spring

both rear coil springs corroded

offside sill damaged

Pass 19 Jul 2013 80,487 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 80,486 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 79,405 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 76,829 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 76,828 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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)

Pass 26 May 2009 73,380 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 73,379 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 68,834 miles

radiater worn

Fail 10 Apr 2008 68,832 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

radiater worn

Pass 9 May 2007 66,456 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 63,637 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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J8 GTV is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Black with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J8 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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J8 GTV is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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