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N88 GTV

1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

120,024 mi
Last recorded120,024 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2015
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv85,166 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN88 GTV
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2015 120,024 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 117,216 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 115,632 miles

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

windscreen has slight markings from worn wiper blades.

Fail 20 May 2013 115,625 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

windscreen has slight markings from worn wiper blades.

Pass 30 May 2012 112,413 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

brake check

Fail 30 May 2012 112,413 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

brake check

Pass 12 May 2011 102,466 miles

3 exhaust mounting rubbers split and perished.

Front brake discs slightly worn.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Stering rack mechanisim has slight play

Pass 27 Apr 2010 96,520 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

nail in nearside rear tyre tread

Pass 17 Feb 2009 87,162 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 87,148 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 83,533 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 82,864 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 82,861 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Outer Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Outer Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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N88 GTV is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 N88 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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What year was N88 GTV registered?

N88 GTV is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 9 October 1998.

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