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R637 LVV

1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

138,199 mi
Last recorded138,199 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv85,166 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR637 LVV
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2012 138,199 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 131,452 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 129,525 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 127,815 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 27 Jul 2009 127,793 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 120,781 miles

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

front brake warning wires broken

n/s/r wheel inner rim slight damage

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

slight play n/s/r upper outer radius ball joint

Pass 8 Aug 2007 115,936 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 108,538 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 108,538 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s/f flexi is insecure

Fail 18 Jul 2006 104,867 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 104,867 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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R637 LVV is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R637 LVV, 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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What year was R637 LVV registered?

R637 LVV is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 29 May 1998.

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