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R241 FCL

1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Red Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

54,665 mi
Last recorded54,665 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv85,166 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR241 FCL
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 54,665 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 54,545 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 54,274 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2024 54,274 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2023 54,067 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 53,697 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at load sensor (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi (1.1.11 (c))

bonnet stays weak

boot stays weak

upper o/s engine mount/brace excessively deteriorated

Fail 19 Apr 2022 53,692 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at load sensor (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi (1.1.11 (c))

bonnet stays weak

boot stays weak

upper o/s engine mount/brace excessively deteriorated

Pass 21 Apr 2021 53,312 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all b/pipes at tips on joints corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 20 Apr 2021 53,308 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all b/pipes at tips on joints corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 52,932 miles

Offside Rear bump stop adrift inside coil spring

front exhaust bracket loose

Fail 18 Mar 2020 52,928 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear bump stop adrift inside coil spring

front exhaust bracket loose

Pass 18 Mar 2019 52,342 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 52,335 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 51,906 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded some fronts (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear bump stop adrift inside coil spring

Fail 13 Mar 2018 51,904 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake recording little or no effort o/s & n/s (3.7.B.5a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded some fronts (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear bump stop adrift inside coil spring

Pass 16 Mar 2017 51,563 miles

front brake discs pitted inner

Fail 14 Mar 2017 51,559 miles

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brake discs pitted inner

Pass 17 Mar 2016 50,756 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear bump stop insecure, inside spring

Pass 18 Mar 2015 50,028 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 49,293 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 48,521 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 48,517 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 47,538 miles

o/s & n/s rear suspension arms in rusty condition

rear silencer in rusty condition

Fail 20 Mar 2012 47,528 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

o/s & n/s rear suspension arms in rusty condition

rear silencer in rusty condition

Pass 4 Apr 2011 46,610 miles

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

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

n/s rear no plate lamp dull

Pass 4 May 2010 45,311 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2009 42,961 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 May 2009 42,958 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 39,023 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 May 2007 34,426 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 34,426 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 May 2006 29,493 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 29,491 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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R241 FCL is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Red with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R241 FCL, 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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R241 FCL is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 4 June 1998.

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