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R706 AUR

1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Green Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2023
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

98,540 mi
Last recorded98,540 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2024
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv85,166 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR706 AUR
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 2 Apr 2024 98,540 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

radiator support panel corroded

under side of vehicle generally rusty

Pass 11 May 2022 98,441 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 May 2022 98,440 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2021 96,400 miles
Fail 11 May 2021 96,400 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 96,330 miles

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (2.4.G.1)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front & offside front (2.4.G.2)

Front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Sep 2017 96,330 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (2.4.G.1)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front & offside front (2.4.G.2)

Front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 92,719 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Jul 2016 92,719 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 88,161 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all 4 coil springs corroded

fuel pipes to filter corroded

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 15 Jul 2015 88,161 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all 4 coil springs corroded

fuel pipes to filter corroded

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Jul 2014 83,883 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Wear indicator wire to N/S/F brake broken

Fail 14 Jul 2014 83,881 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Wear indicator wire to N/S/F brake broken

Pass 19 Feb 2013 82,359 miles

nearside rear tyre worn slightly out of shape

Pass 6 Feb 2012 78,279 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 78,273 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 72,979 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 72,979 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 65,602 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 62,691 miles

(1) Minor stone chips in zone 'A' (2) Vehicle only just meets emission requirements.

Pass 20 Feb 2007 59,291 miles

(1) O/s wiper blade srarting to wear. †(2) Front number plate mount loose. †(3) O/s washer jet loose. †CHECK ENGINE OIL A.S.A.P.

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

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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R706 AUR is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Green with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R706 AUR, 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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R706 AUR is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 20 January 1998.

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