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R693 LVE

1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2019
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

166,432 mi
Last recorded166,432 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2018
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv85,166 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR693 LVE
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2018 166,432 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jul 2018 166,432 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jul 2018 166,386 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Middle pipe has 2 holes in (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn And dust cover deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside rear lower shock absorber bush deteriorating

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorating

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe on offside of engine chafing on alternator belt

Pass 23 Jun 2017 165,032 miles

Corrosion over underside of vehicle

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs corroded (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Jun 2017 165,032 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Corrosion over underside of vehicle

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Dec 2010 154,457 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 154,457 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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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R693 LVE is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 R693 LVE, 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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R693 LVE is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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