MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
75,772 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Centre Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS
Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
air bag warning lamp staying on
n/s/f tyre has cuts †n/s/f tyre bald on inner edge tracking advised
rear exhaust system chaffing on rear bumper adjustment required
How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo Gtv?
Based on 93,802 MOT tests across 7,495 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R518 VEL is a 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.
Across all 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 88,785 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 R518 VEL, 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 29 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 R518 VEL registered?
R518 VEL is a 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 22 November 1997.
Is R518 VEL safe to buy?
The MOT history for R518 VEL shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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