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R4 GTV

1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Red Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,452 mi
Last recorded109,452 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2021
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv85,166 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR4 GTV
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2021 109,452 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 108,656 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 108,101 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 107,291 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 106,203 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 106,203 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 103,468 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 103,468 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 27 Jan 2015 100,941 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 100,941 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 98,647 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 95,236 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 89,835 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 84,329 miles

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

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)

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

o/s & n/s front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 15 Jan 2011 84,329 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

o/s & n/s front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 22 Jan 2010 78,889 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2008 71,849 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2008 71,703 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 66,062 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 62,683 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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R4 GTV is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Red with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 R4 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 R4 GTV registered?

R4 GTV is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 12 August 1998.

Is R4 GTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R4 GTV shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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