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Front Coil spring corroded n/s o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded n/s o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components corroded general. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front drivers seat slightly insecure
Rear Coil spring corroded n/s o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
n/s and o/s floors to sills corroded.
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect due to oil leak. (5.3.2 (d))
Rear Coil spring corroded both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
n/s and o/s floors to sills corroded.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear at load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box cracked (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear exhaust rubber missing
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All four (2.4.G.1)
coil spring corroded All four (2.4.C.1b)
Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear exhaust rubber missing
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All four (2.4.G.1)
coil spring corroded All four (2.4.C.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front discs corroded
rear discs badly corroded
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front discs corroded
rear discs badly corroded
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
both rear tyres uneven on inside edges
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
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P499 GJM is a 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 88,785 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 P499 GJM, 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 29 years old, this Alfa Romeo Gtv is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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P499 GJM is a 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 11 April 1997.
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