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R218 FOW

1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2021
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

116,136 mi
Last recorded116,136 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2021
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv85,166 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR218 FOW
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 20 Sep 2021 116,136 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Hydraulic brake cylinder operating mechanism has excessive travel (1.1.16 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 116,108 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2018 116,109 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2017 115,246 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2016 109,074 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (2.4.G.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front flexi brake hose twisted

both hand brake cables poor

nail in n/s/f tyre also wheel rim bent

oil leaks

rediator coroded

slight play in both rear suspension

various body and chassie areas coroded

various suspension and braking components coroded

Fail 4 May 2016 108,284 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (2.4.G.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front flexi brake hose twisted

both hand brake cables poor

nail in n/s/f tyre also wheel rim bent

oil leaks

rediator coroded

slight play in both rear suspension

various body and chassie areas coroded

various suspension and braking components coroded

Pass 26 May 2015 105,344 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 105,344 miles

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

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

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)

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

offside front tyre trear and sidewall cracking and perishing

radiator in poor condition

Pass 28 May 2014 101,436 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 May 2014 101,436 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 May 2014 101,425 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)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Coolant level below min.

Engine and gearbox oil leaks.

Front tyres are perishing and worn unevenly.

Light scratching in zone 'A' of windscreen.

Play in N/S/R lower suspension arm rear bush.

Pass 18 May 2013 100,492 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise exhaust system

advise underside suspension corrosion

Pass 18 May 2012 99,572 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 May 2011 98,549 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 May 2011 98,549 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 95,070 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 18 Aug 2008 95,057 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 89,999 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 89,987 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2006 80,846 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 80,846 miles

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

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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R218 FOW is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 R218 FOW, 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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R218 FOW is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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