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R366 AYC

1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

88,799 mi
Last recorded88,799 miles
Recorded on20 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv85,166 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR366 AYC
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2013 88,799 miles

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

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

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 has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 May 2013 88,787 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 86,455 miles

corrosion in various places

exhasut blow

nearside front tyre worn on edge

nearside rear tyre uneven tread wear

slight play in offside steerng arm

Pass 3 Mar 2011 82,325 miles

front discs worn

nearside front flexi brake pipe starting to crack

Pass 5 Mar 2010 79,930 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 79,929 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

both front flexi brake pipes cracking

front discs worn

rear brake pads low

slight fluctuation on front brakes

slight uneven tread wear on nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Feb 2009 75,412 miles

both rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

nearside front flexi brake pipe cracking

oil leak

uneven tread wear on both rear tyres

Pass 8 Feb 2008 70,281 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 70,268 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 64,887 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Feb 2007 64,752 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 59,402 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 59,396 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2006 59,392 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

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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R366 AYC is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 R366 AYC, 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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R366 AYC is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 30 June 1998.

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