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R222 GTV

1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Green Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2025
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

160,775 mi
Last recorded160,775 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2024
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv85,166 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR222 GTV
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2024 160,775 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 152,142 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pad low and brakes binding slightly on this side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both springs have surface corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 x lamp not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 144,747 miles

Drivers seat has movement, but still secure

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2022 144,734 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Drivers seat has movement, but still secure

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 136,865 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 131,401 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 125,106 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 118,389 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced x off /side floor to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 114,541 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor to sills (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 May 2016 110,073 miles

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

drivers seat back twisted

Fail 20 May 2016 109,841 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

drivers seat back twisted

Pass 15 May 2015 103,145 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

sill cover fitted o/s

Fail 7 May 2015 103,103 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front tyres wearing on edges

sill cover fitted o/s

Pass 10 May 2014 96,731 miles

general underbody surface corrosion heavy in places

Pass 17 May 2013 90,369 miles

general underbody surface corrosion heavy in places

side skirts fitted unable to inspect sills

Pass 14 May 2012 85,603 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 85,603 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2011 81,174 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2010 78,249 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Fail 11 May 2010 78,249 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2009 77,089 miles

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

sills have plastic covers and inner sills have slight corroshion

Fail 14 May 2009 77,089 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

sills have plastic covers and inner sills have slight corroshion

Pass 8 May 2008 75,840 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2008 75,840 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2007 70,906 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 66,970 miles
Pass 13 May 2005 59,488 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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R222 GTV is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Green with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 R222 GTV, 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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R222 GTV is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 1 June 1998.

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