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R548 EBU

1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

139,780 mi
Last recorded139,780 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv85,166 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR548 EBU
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Jun 2010 139,780 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

grease on brake pipes

rust on floors

Pass 5 Jun 2010 139,780 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

grease on brake pipes

rust on floors

Pass 30 May 2009 128,373 miles

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

warp on front brakes

Fail 30 May 2009 128,370 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

warp on front brakes

Pass 2 May 2008 120,820 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 120,820 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 May 2007 115,761 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 May 2006 110,240 miles

both rear lower suspension arms (rearmost) have slight play at inner bushes/bearings

exhaust centre silencer corroded

Fail 17 May 2006 110,233 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both lower rear suspension arms (rear most) - slight play in inner bushes/bearings

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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R548 EBU is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R548 EBU, 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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R548 EBU is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 9 April 1998.

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