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R781 VEL

1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

126,800 mi
Last recorded126,800 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2015
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv85,166 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR781 VEL
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2015 126,800 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front tyre slightly cut

Fail 2 Oct 2015 126,800 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front tyre slightly cut

Pass 30 Sep 2014 120,514 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 120,514 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 111,645 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 108,711 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 108,711 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 106,565 miles

front brake discs slightly scored

Fail 26 May 2011 106,551 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

front brake discs slightly scored

Fail 2 Mar 2011 105,959 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 May 2010 101,694 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 May 2009 95,964 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 95,963 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2008 83,921 miles

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

water radiator corroded to excess

Fail 19 May 2008 93,921 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

water radiator corroded to excess

Pass 28 Jun 2007 75,143 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 75,141 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 62,930 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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R781 VEL is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R781 VEL, 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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R781 VEL is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 21 April 1998.

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