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R687 JJO

1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Red Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,834 mi
Last recorded81,834 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv85,166 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR687 JJO
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2012 81,834 miles

all brake discs slightly pitted

oil cooler leaking slightly

rear suspension has surface corrosion but appears to be ok

Fail 5 Mar 2012 81,834 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all brake discs slightly pitted

oil cooler leaking slightly

rear suspension has surface corrosion but appears to be ok

Pass 29 Nov 2007 74,183 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 70,848 miles

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

rear bump stops damage

Fail 30 Jul 2007 70,848 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

n/s/f door mirror damaged

rear bump stops damaged

Pass 29 Jun 2006 68,669 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 67,767 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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R687 JJO is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Red with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R687 JJO, 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 R687 JJO registered?

R687 JJO is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 30 April 1998.

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