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R29 GTV

1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Green Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

97,272 mi
Last recorded97,272 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv85,166 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR29 GTV
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 97,272 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2024 96,599 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 96,416 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 95,624 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 94,448 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 94,414 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 93,131 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 91,313 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 91,190 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 89,336 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 31 May 2017 89,303 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Jun 2016 87,853 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 87,152 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 87,152 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 84,329 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2012 84,270 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 81,179 miles

Air bag light on

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

Rear section of fuel pipe slightly corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2010 80,414 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 73,876 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside rear tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 1 Jul 2008 62,752 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 59,482 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 59,482 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 55,495 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 55,480 miles

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

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

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

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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R29 GTV is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Green with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 R29 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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What year was R29 GTV registered?

R29 GTV is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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