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R612 JPH

1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

166,195 mi
Last recorded166,195 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2018
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv85,166 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR612 JPH
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2018 166,195 miles

all suspension and braking components corroded all brake pipes and ferruls corroded front and rear subframes and suspension arms corroded under body and floors corroded os rear light cracked

Fail 22 Sep 2018 166,195 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

all suspension and braking components corroded all brake pipes and ferruls corroded front and rear subframes and suspension arms corroded under body and floors corroded os rear light cracked

Pass 11 Jul 2017 162,880 miles

general all round corossion os rear brake is binding !!!!!!!!!!roof lining loose and needs attentiion!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Pass 20 Jun 2016 161,050 miles

ns rear tyre wall perished and tread low rear coil springs corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2016 161,050 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

ns rear tyre wall perished and tread low rear coil springs corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2015 159,310 miles

NS REAR SHOCK ABSORBER LEAKING

Pass 16 Jun 2014 156,063 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 156,062 miles

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

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

REAR SHOCK BUSHES PERISHED FRONT ANTI ROLL LINKS PERISHED HB CABLE BOOTS PERISHED

Pass 11 Jun 2013 152,024 miles

rear shock bushes perished rear anti roll limks perished ns ball joint boot perished rear hand brake readings low cable boots perished

Pass 28 May 2012 148,115 miles

rear discs and pads corroded handbrake cable boots perished and split

Pass 15 Jun 2011 144,026 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 144,024 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

ns f ball joint boot split front brake imbalance co on limit

Pass 3 Jun 2010 142,096 miles

os r shock leaking front brake imbalance

Fail 8 Jan 2010 142,084 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 6 Oct 2009 141,500 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

front discs,inner faces corroded..

front no plate deteriorating..

n/s sill area damadged...

n/s/r tyre low to limit..

Pass 17 Nov 2008 130,937 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2008 130,937 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 119,839 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 106,258 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 106,191 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Sep 2005 97,410 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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R612 JPH is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 R612 JPH, 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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R612 JPH is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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