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R104 CUY

1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Green Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

153,546 mi
Last recorded153,546 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv85,166 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR104 CUY
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2012 153,546 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

corrosion on floor

Fail 24 Jul 2012 153,546 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

corrosion on floor

Pass 5 Aug 2011 145,689 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 145,226 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 142,490 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 142,429 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brake disc's scored

Pass 13 Jul 2009 133,765 miles

alternator belt worn and bits missing

nearside front shock leaking slightly

offside front inner wheel arch has been rubbing tyre

park brake figures only just met minimum requirements

slight engine oil leak

Fail 13 Jul 2009 133,765 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

alternator belt worn and bits missing

nearside front shock leaking slightly

offside front inner wheel arch has been rubbing tyre

park brake figures only just met minimum requirements

slight engine oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2008 125,626 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres close to fowling chassis on full lock test

Fail 3 Jul 2008 125,358 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Centre Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

both front tyres close to fouling on chassis on full lock

noise from engine compartment

rear exhaust bracket fouling against brake compensator and squeaking

slight cut in n/s front flexi brake hose

Pass 6 Jul 2007 120,685 miles

RADIATOR CROSSMEMBER SIGNSOF CORROSION †O/S FRONT OF OUTER SILL SIGNS OF SLIGHT DAMAGE †PLASTIC SILL COVERS FITTED †N/S FRONT BRAKE FLEXI CRACKING †N/S + O/S FRONT ROLL BAR DROP LINK BUSHES CRACKING †N/S + O/S FRONT SUSPENSION ARM FRONT BUSHES SLIGHT

SIGNS OF INNER OF O/S REAR WHEEL HAVING RUBBED †O/S FRONT DRIVE SHAFT GAITOR INSECURE †REAR LOWER SUSPENSION ARMS SIGNS OF RUST †EXHAUST FRONT PIPE REPAIRED AT CLAMP WITH SEALANT †GENERAL SIGNS OF UNDERBODY CORROSION

Fail 5 Jul 2007 120,677 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2007 120,673 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

SIGNS OF INNER OF O/S REAR WHEEL HAVING RUBBED †O/S FRON T DRIVESHAFT GAITOR INSECURE †REAR LOWER SUSPENSION ARMS SIGNS OF RUST †EXHAUST FRONT PIPE REPAIRED AT CLAMP WITH SEALANT †GENERAL SIGNS OF UNDERBODY CORROSION †RADIATO CROSSMEMBER SIGN OF CORR

Pass 16 Jun 2006 116,919 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

coolant fan worn

off side front sill surface corrsion & dented

rear hand & foot brake slightly low on performance

slight play in steering rack

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
Full Alfa Romeo Gtv reliability report

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R104 CUY is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Green with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R104 CUY, 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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R104 CUY is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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