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R107 DGN

1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

82,907 mi
Last recorded82,907 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2010
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv85,166 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR107 DGN
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2010 82,907 miles

advise both rear and front dics ...dics has slight surface rust

Pass 29 Sep 2009 75,126 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2009 75,126 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 70,445 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 Oct 2008 70,435 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension arm which is adjustable, locking device insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 68,640 miles

all discs starting to corrode.

Fail 12 Oct 2007 68,640 miles

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

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

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

all discs starting to corrode.

Pass 27 Oct 2005 68,608 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 68,608 miles

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

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R107 DGN is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R107 DGN, 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 R107 DGN registered?

R107 DGN is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 2 April 1998.

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