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R169 URH

1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

77,138 mi
Last recorded77,138 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2024
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv85,166 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR169 URH
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2024 77,138 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working not all LED are working in the lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Oct 2024 71,122 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Multiple led bulbs innop (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 68,113 miles

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both front (2.7.2a)

evidence of front wheels touching inner arches

Fail 19 Apr 2018 68,111 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower arm with shocker bolted to it (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer bottle full (8.2.3)

Offside Front Nail in tyre screw ()

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both front (2.7.2a)

evidence of front wheels touching inner arches

Pass 31 Mar 2017 64,412 miles

both front shockers corroded

evidence of front wheels touching bodywork on full lock

slight seepage from offside front cv boot

Fail 3 Mar 2017 64,410 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both front (2.7.2a)

evidence of front wheels touching on full lock

Pass 1 Mar 2016 58,147 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both front (2.7.2a)

evidence of front wheels touching on full lock

oil leak

Fail 1 Mar 2016 58,147 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both front (2.7.2a)

oil leak

Pass 12 Feb 2015 53,778 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 53,778 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2011 52,694 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 51,547 miles

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

NUMBER PLATES SLIGHTLY INCORRECT SPACING

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 50,616 miles

BOTH NUMBER PLATES HAVE LETTERS AND NUMBERS WHICH ARE CLOSE TO EXAMPLE SCRIPT BUT NOT EXACTLY AS PRESCRIBED TEXT

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 48,012 miles

Nearside Rear Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 33,124 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 31,986 miles

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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R169 URH is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R169 URH, 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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R169 URH is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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