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L16 GTV

1996 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2017
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

87,868 mi
Last recorded87,868 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2016
Typical for 1996 Alfa Romeo Gtv93,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL16 GTV
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2016 87,868 miles

all four brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 18 Dec 2015 87,864 miles

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 emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

all four brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 14 Dec 2015 87,860 miles

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 emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' windscreen heavily scratched (8.3.1a)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear underbody corroaed around rear axle mounting mounts

coil spring corroded ALL SPRINGS (2.4.C.1b)

coolant leak

Pass 17 Dec 2014 87,786 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

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

o/s/f + n/s/r tyres are cracking but not exposing cords

Fail 3 Dec 2014 87,784 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

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

o/s/f + n/s/r tyres are cracking but not exposing cords

Pass 24 Oct 2013 87,776 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2011 87,769 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 87,768 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 87,088 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 87,088 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2007 86,813 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 86,813 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 86,195 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 86,195 miles

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 has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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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L16 GTV is a 1996 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 L16 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 L16 GTV registered?

L16 GTV is a 1996 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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