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K8 GTV

1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Silver Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2021
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,341 mi
Last recorded99,341 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2020
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv85,166 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK8 GTV
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2020 99,341 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 99,330 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 97,335 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Apr 2017 94,459 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 89,362 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 89,045 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 87,495 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 87,326 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

ns inner gaiter split

osf tyre worn on inner edge

slight water leak(may be washer fluid)

top engine mounting worn

tyre readings osf 7mm nsf 8mm osr 7mm nsr 7mm

Pass 7 Nov 2007 87,121 miles

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

nearside drive shaft inner boot split

parking brake performance has only just passed

Fail 7 Nov 2007 87,120 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

nearside drive shaft inner boot split

Pass 10 Nov 2006 84,413 miles

nearside front inner driveshaft boot split

Fail 10 Nov 2006 84,412 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

nearside front inner driveshaft boot split

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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K8 GTV is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Silver with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K8 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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K8 GTV is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 30 September 1998.

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