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R54 JPT

1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2024
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

74,171 mi
Last recorded74,171 miles
Recorded on18 May 2023
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv85,166 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR54 JPT
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 May 2023 74,171 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers corroded

Fail 16 May 2023 74,171 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers corroded

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 73,645 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2022 73,645 miles

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Arch (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 May 2021 72,503 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 71,487 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Rear coil spring corroded

Offside Rear rear tyre cracking

Fail 20 May 2020 71,487 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Rear coil spring corroded

Offside Rear rear tyre cracking

Fail 15 May 2020 71,485 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear spring corroded

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Rear spring corroded

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Fail 13 May 2020 71,483 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear spring corroded

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear spring corroded

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 13 May 2019 69,149 miles

metal brake pipes covered in under seal unable to check

Fail 9 May 2019 69,148 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

metal brake pipes covered in under seal unable to check

Pass 14 May 2018 66,309 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 66,301 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded corrosion to inner sills (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Nearside some corrosion to n/s inner sill

Pass 10 Apr 2017 625,600 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 62,593 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 59,139 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 57,062 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 55,343 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 53,458 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 53,458 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 51,974 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front tyre cracking on inner edge but doesnt appear deep enough to reach cords

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake pads appear to be wearing thin

Pass 21 Apr 2011 50,974 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 50,970 miles

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

Nearside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 49,639 miles

both rear anti roll bar links corroded

o/s and n/s front suspension strength plates corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2009 48,447 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front number plate has slight deterioration

Fail 22 Apr 2009 48,446 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front number plate has slight deterioration

Pass 29 Apr 2008 46,682 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 45,238 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 42,982 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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R54 JPT is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 R54 JPT, 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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R54 JPT is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 27 April 1998.

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