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R243 RWP

1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

105,320 mi
Last recorded105,320 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2014
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv85,166 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR243 RWP
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2014 105,320 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

center ehaust pipe bracket missing (adequatelt secure)

engine and gearbox oily

front exhaust silencer deteriorating (no leaks and secure)

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 3 Oct 2014 105,320 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

center ehaust pipe bracket missing (adequatelt secure)

engine and gearbox oily

front exhaust silencer deteriorating (no leaks and secure)

n/s dipped beam not as good as bright as off side

number plates lamp dim

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2013 101,760 miles

both rear tyres perishing

centre exhaust mount rubber missing

Fail 27 Sep 2013 101,755 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

both rear tyres perishing

centre exhaust mount rubber missing

Pass 10 Oct 2012 97,907 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (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)

centre exhaust mount deteriorated

Pass 11 Oct 2011 97,628 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 96,362 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 94,552 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 92,050 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 92,017 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Fail 14 May 2007 86,239 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

near side outer c/v gaiter patch repaired

near side windscreen washer bar missing

off side front indicator/side light/spot light lens cracked

Pass 14 May 2007 86,239 miles

near side outer c/v gaiter patch repaired

near side windscreen washer bar missing

off side front indicator/side light/spot light lens cracked

Pass 18 May 2006 83,371 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 83,371 miles

Nearside Front Semaphore indicator arm arm does not show an amber light to the front (1.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Semaphore indicator arm arm does not show an amber light to the front (1.4.C.1b)

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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R243 RWP is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R243 RWP, 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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R243 RWP is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 2 January 1998.

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