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R813 LFG

1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

121,180 mi
Last recorded121,180 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv85,166 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR813 LFG
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2011 121,180 miles

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

both front sill pannels damaged at jacking points

both front tyres worn on inner edges

fuel flap solinoid not working but still able to check fuel cap

n/s/f wing loose

power steering reservoir damp with fluid

slight corrosion to all brake discs

slight exhaust leek from manifold area

tyre tread depths n/s/f 2mm o/s/f 3mm n/s/r 6.5mm o/s/r 6mm 205/50zr16 87w

Fail 28 Sep 2011 121,181 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both sill pannals damaged at front jacking points

fuel flap solinoid not working but still able to open to check fuel cap

n/s/f wing slightly insecure

power steering reservoir damp with fluid

slight corrosion to all brake discs

slight exhaust leak from around manifold area

tyre tread depths n/s/f 2mm o/s/f 3mm n/s/r 6.5mm o/s/r 6mm 205/50zr16 87w

Pass 25 May 2010 115,590 miles

Coolant leak

Front tyres badly worn on inner edges

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Fail 18 May 2010 115,565 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Coolant leak

Front tyres badly worn on inner edges

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 109,294 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Jan 2009 109,281 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 101,989 miles

both the front exhaust pipe and centre section tempory repair carried out

Fail 31 Jul 2007 101,972 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 92,440 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2006 92,440 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking 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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R813 LFG is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R813 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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R813 LFG is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 13 March 1998.

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