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K88 GTV

1996 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

93,870 mi
Last recorded93,870 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2010
Typical for 1996 Alfa Romeo Gtv93,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK88 GTV
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 3 Apr 2010 93,870 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b) DANGEROUS

both outer sills damaged

covers fitted to outer sills

freeplay in nearside steering rack

front brake discs corroded

heavy surface corrosaion to underside of vehicle

nearside rear suspension rebound rubber insecure due to corrosion of spring mounting

Pass 13 Nov 2008 87,901 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 87,901 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 84,419 miles

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

both outer sills slighty damaged

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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K88 GTV is a 1996 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Alfa Romeo Gtv models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.8% with a typical mileage of 93,538 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 K88 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 30 years old, this Alfa Romeo Gtv is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K88 GTV registered?

K88 GTV is a 1996 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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