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R57 VJH

1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Green Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,380 mi
Last recorded68,380 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2015
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv85,166 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR57 VJH
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2015 68,380 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 63,606 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2013 62,564 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Jun 2012 60,872 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both no plates have a lightly lined background

Pass 22 Jun 2012 60,872 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both no plates have a lightly lined background

Pass 15 Jan 2011 55,734 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 54,312 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2009 54,311 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front discs slightly rusty

both front tyres have inner and outer wear

Pass 2 Jan 2009 53,113 miles

nail on n/s front tyre

rear b/pads slightly low

Fail 28 Dec 2007 51,868 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

REAR BRAKES LOW FRONT BRAKES OK

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

Pass 28 Dec 2007 51,868 miles

Nearside 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)

REAR BRAKES LOW FRONT BRAKES OK

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

Pass 2 Jan 2007 46,300 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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R57 VJH is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Green with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R57 VJH, 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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R57 VJH is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 10 March 1998.

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