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R427 EGC

1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Green Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

116,858 mi
Last recorded116,858 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2007
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv85,166 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR427 EGC
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2007 116,858 miles

front tyres worn on edges

o/s & n/s sills damaged

rear bump stops adrift

steering rack damp

windscreen chipped

Fail 7 Jul 2007 116,858 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front tyres worn on edges

o/s & n/s sills damaged

rear bump stops adrift

steering rack damp

windscreen chipped

Pass 4 Jul 2006 110,958 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 110,958 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s/f steering rack leaking

o/s/ & n/s sills damaged

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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R427 EGC is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Green with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R427 EGC, 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 R427 EGC registered?

R427 EGC is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 17 July 1998.

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