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R803 LFG

1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

106,015 mi
Last recorded106,015 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2016
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv85,166 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR803 LFG
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2016 106,015 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

coolant leaking

exhaust leaking from down pipe join

nearside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

o/s/r tyre has splits on inner side wall

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear brake pads wearing thin, outer pad 4mm cannot see inner pad

Fail 15 Oct 2016 106,013 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

coolant leaking

exhaust leaking from down pipe join

nearside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

o/s/r tyre has splits on inner side wall

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear brake pads wearing thin, outer pad 4mm cannot see inner pad

Pass 3 Nov 2015 104,220 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2015 104,107 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Fail 14 Nov 2013 104,148 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 99,160 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 12 Nov 2012 99,156 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 93,753 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

nearside number plate ,replaced.

nearside rear tyre outer wall lightly cracking.

offside front c.v.gaiter perishing lightly.

offside front tyre outer wall lightly cracking and shoulder wearing thin.

offside rear tyre outer wall lightly cracking.

sump plug seaping little.

Pass 13 Nov 2010 93,744 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

front redator slighty deteraroided

Pass 25 Nov 2009 92,183 miles

Exhaust front pipe is blowing slightly where repaired / welded.

Nail in nearside rear tyre.

Offside front and rear tyres are cracking at outer sidewalls.

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

Radiator is in poor condition.

Pass 12 Mar 2008 92,152 miles

o/s hand brake cable wearing ;exhaust corroding

Pass 18 Sep 2006 84,190 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 81,725 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2005 81,718 miles

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

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

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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R803 LFG is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R803 LFG, 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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R803 LFG is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 30 January 1998.

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