MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
162,297 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Emissions not tested because of major exhaust leak (7.3.A.1)
Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre inner sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre outer sill (5.2.6)
Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre inner sill (5.2.6)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS
Front tyres wear indicates wheel tracking problem
Fuel pipes corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight leak at front pipe (7.1.2)
Central Oil leak Various engine oil leaks ()
Front Bonnet does not stay up rams weak
Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel pipes corroded front & rear ()
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Rear brakes low readings on footbrake. See print out
Rear Rear suspension corroded but not severely weakened
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working Tail light not working N/S (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working Side light not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working 1 Number plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort Handbrake low reading (3.7.B.6a)
Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight leak at front pipe (7.1.2)
Central Oil leak Various engine oil leaks ()
Front Bonnet does not stay up rams weak
Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel pipes corroded front & rear ()
Rear Rear brakes low readings on footbrake. See print out
Rear Rear suspension corroded but not severely weakened
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
both rear tyres worn on edges
floor corroded
oil leak
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe and mid box (7.1.2)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking to hose (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
both rear tyres worn on edges
floor corroded
front discs corroded
offside front brake pad anti rattle spring missing
oil leak
rear discs corroded
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Brake pipe excessively corroded offside front to rear, at rear hose (3.6.B.2c)
Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)
Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
front and rear brake discs are corroded on inner surfaces
oil leaks
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
front number plate slightly cracked
handbrake has slight travel
oil filler cap missing
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
front number plate slightly cracked
handbrake has slight travel
oil filler cap missing
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
very little reserve handbrake lever travel...
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
very little reserve handbrake lever travel...
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
coolant leak from radiator.
Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Radius arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
o/s/f & n/s/f shock absorber shroud broken
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R144 VGM is a 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Beige with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.8%.
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 R144 VGM, 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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R144 VGM is a 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 10 October 1997.
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