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R47 WGM

1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,733 mi
Last recorded112,733 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv85,166 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR47 WGM
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2011 112,733 miles

oil leak from engine

slight play in adjustable column

stone chip to windscreen

Fail 12 Mar 2011 112,552 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

oil leak from engine

slight play in adjustable column

stone chip to windscreen

Pass 20 Feb 2010 100,566 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 91,486 miles

both front tyres cracking

rear indicators becoming white in operation

slight blow from exhaust joint between cat and centre section

Fail 7 Feb 2009 91,486 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

both front tyres cracking

offside rear brake caliper not returning to stop on parking brake lever

rear indicators becoming white in operation

slight blow from exhaust joint between cat and centre section

Pass 9 Feb 2008 80,923 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges (nearside front tyre has small cut)

centre exhaust boxes corroded

changing brake fluid

corrosion to offside rear floorpan within 30 c/m of seat belt anchorage

front discs corroding on inner faces

play in both steering rack ends

play in steering column

Pass 24 Feb 2007 70,788 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)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 58,656 miles

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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R47 WGM is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R47 WGM, 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 R47 WGM registered?

R47 WGM is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 15 May 1998.

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