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R369 MRS

1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

106,240 mi
Last recorded106,240 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2009
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv85,166 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR369 MRS
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2009 106,240 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 106,240 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

NEARSIDE AND OFF SIDE FRONT SUBFRAME TIE BRACKETS CORRODING/PARKING BRAKE REQUIRES ATTENTION IN NEAR FUTURE

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 95,373 miles

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

Fuel pipes corroding front to rear.

Offside rear tyre worn, at wear bars.

Rear brake pads wearing.

Steering rack knock nearside.

Fail 15 Jan 2008 95,374 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Emissions test not carried out due absence of readings at tailpipe.

Fuel pipes corroding front to rear.

Offside rear tyre worn, at wear bars.

Rear brake pads wearing.

Steering rack knock nearside.

Pass 30 Oct 2006 81,728 miles

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

offside rear tyre tread getting low on inner edge

offside rear wheel slightly binding

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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R369 MRS is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R369 MRS, 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 R369 MRS registered?

R369 MRS is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 20 February 1998.

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