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R710 JDL

1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

107,198 mi
Last recorded107,198 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv85,166 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR710 JDL
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2012 107,198 miles

Aux Belt Perished

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

Front Disc inner faces in poor condition/ wearing thin

Handbrake Cable Securing Bracket Snapped not consindered insecure.

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

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

Slight Play in Front Steering system, suspect inner tie rods.

Fail 10 Jan 2012 107,198 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Aux Belt Perished

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

Front Disc inner faces in poor condition/ wearing thin

Handbrake Cable Securing Bracket Snapped not consindered insecure.

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

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

Slight Play in Front Steering system, suspect inner tie rods.

Pass 8 Feb 2011 99,916 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2009 99,914 miles

ALL UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS ARE CORRODED + RUBBERS PERISHED (VEHICLE STANDING)

BRAKE DISC FACES AND ALL BRAKE FITTINGD CORRODED

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 22 Jul 2009 99,911 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS

ALL UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS ARE CORRODED + RUBBERS PERISHED (VEHICLE STANDING)

BRAKE DISC FACES AND ALL BRAKE FITTINGD CORRODED

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 99,806 miles

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

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

advanced wear on offside rear tyre inner edge

Pass 21 Apr 2006 85,766 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.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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R710 JDL is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Red with a 1,970cc 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 R710 JDL, 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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R710 JDL is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 17 March 1998.

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