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R737 JMV

1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

199,943 mi
Last recorded199,943 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv85,166 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR737 JMV
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 199,943 miles

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

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2025 192,769 miles
Fail 14 May 2025 192,760 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2024 184,786 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2023 178,619 miles
Fail 5 May 2023 178,613 miles

Fuel pipe leaking central of the car floor, marked in yellow (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2022 173,949 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2021 170,707 miles
Pass 16 May 2020 170,228 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 164,360 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 159,099 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 159,070 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 157,331 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 136,685 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 126,022 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 114,629 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 114,004 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 106,184 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 97,993 miles

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 88,619 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 88,618 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 74,716 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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R737 JMV is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R737 JMV, 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 R737 JMV registered?

R737 JMV is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 29 May 1998.

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The MOT history for R737 JMV shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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