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L19 DDS

1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Green Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

57,620 mi
Last recorded57,620 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2010
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv85,166 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL19 DDS
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2010 57,620 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 3 Dec 2010 57,620 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

All brake discs badly corroded and pitted

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 49,417 miles

inner front brake pads wearing near limit

rear brake pads wearing near limit

slight blow at front of exhaust

Fail 15 Jul 2008 49,114 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

inner front brake pads wearing near limit

rear brake pads wearing near limit

slight blow at front of exhaust

Pass 5 Jun 2007 40,408 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 4 Jun 2007 40,408 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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 9 Jun 2006 37,362 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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L19 DDS is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Green with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 L19 DDS, 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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L19 DDS is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 29 May 1998.

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