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R262 ANO

1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

127,130 mi
Last recorded127,130 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv85,166 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR262 ANO
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2015 127,130 miles

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

Oil leak

front suspension and its components slightly corroded

fuel lines are corroded

rear suspension and its components slightly corroded

Fail 21 Jul 2015 127,128 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

fuel lines are corroded

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

Oil leak

front suspension and its components slightly corroded

rear suspension and its components slightly corroded

Fail 27 Jan 2015 127,012 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 120,628 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)

both rear suspension arms very rusty

o/s drive shaft inner boot split

Pass 24 Jan 2013 113,857 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 108,409 miles

Bonnet safety catch partially seized & gas struts weak.

Exhaust system corroded.

Front & rear brake discs corroded.

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

Minor chips in front windscreen.

Rear exhaust temp secured.

Slight buckle to n/s front wheel rim.

o/s front inner driveshaft gaiter split.

o/s rear tyre perished & nail in tread.

slight corrosion to brake pipes & unions.

Fail 1 Feb 2012 108,409 miles

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

Bonnet safety catch partially seized & gas struts weak.

Exhaust system corroded.

Front & rear brake discs corroded.

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

Minor chips in front windscreen.

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

Rear exhaust temp secured.

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

Slight buckle to n/s front wheel rim.

o/s front inner driveshaft gaiter split.

o/s rear tyre perished & nail in tread.

slight corrosion to brake pipes & unions.

Pass 1 Feb 2011 107,472 miles

All brake discs surfaces corroded.

Exhaust system corroded. Front & rear sections slightly leaking.Rear exhaust mount broken.

Minor chips in front windscreen.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight buckle to both n/s wheel rims.

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 Feb 2011 107,472 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

All brake discs surfaces corroded.

Exhaust system corroded. Front & rear sections slightly leaking.Rear exhaust mount broken.

Minor chips in front windscreen.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight buckle to both n/s wheel rims.

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 102,654 miles

Front brake discs in slightly poor condition .

Minor exhaust leaks & system showing signs of age/corrosion.

N/s rear shock appears slightly damp.

Rear brake discs corroded.

Slight buckle to o/s front wheel.

Fail 25 Jan 2010 102,652 miles

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

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake discs in slightly poor condition .

Minor exhaust leaks & system showing signs of age/corrosion.

N/s rear shock appears slightly damp.

Rear brake discs corroded.

Slight buckle to o/s front wheel.

Pass 26 Jan 2009 87,490 miles

1-rear brake pads half worn 2-o/s/f inner cv boot split 3-rear number plate cracked

Fail 23 Jan 2009 87,490 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

1-rear brake pads over half worn 2-front brake pad wear sensors worn 3-o/s/f inner cv boot split 4-rear number plate cracked

Pass 7 Jan 2008 74,954 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 74,953 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2007 65,795 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 65,795 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 62,005 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 62,005 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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R262 ANO is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 R262 ANO, 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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R262 ANO is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 5 February 1998.

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