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R816 KBU

1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Grey Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,502 mi
Last recorded114,502 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv85,166 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR816 KBU
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2012 114,502 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Oct 2012 114,373 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner 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 Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 109,488 miles

Both front wheel rims distorted

Front exhaust rusty and pin holed

Inner drive shaft gaiter split o/s

O/S/F stabiliser panel to front subframe rusty

Scratch front screen

general corrosion apparent front and rear suspension components

inner drive shaft gaiter n/s ageing

Pass 2 Nov 2010 104,625 miles

Slight distortion n/s/f wheel rim

Some damage apparent n/s and o/s front lower sills

Strong advise o/s/f chassis stiffener corrosion

front exhaust pin holed and rusty

front screen scratched

rear brake pads low

Pass 3 Nov 2009 99,202 miles

Driver door opening?

Slight movement top steering column

front exhaust rusty not yet blowing

rear suspension upper wishbones rust.

some damage n/s/f sill

Pass 6 Nov 2008 93,937 miles

Engine oil leak

Ex rusty not yet blowing

Floor and sill rust starting

Fuel pipes rusty

Some damage n/s/f sill

Strong advise N/S Front lower inner suspension bush movement.

Fail 28 Oct 2008 93,640 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Engine oil leak

Ex rusty not yet blowing

Floor and sill rust starting

Fuel pipes rusty

Some damage n/s/f sill

Pass 7 Nov 2007 89,557 miles

corrosion starting floor.

o/s/rear tyre inner edge worn.

some damage apparent n/s front sill.

Fail 29 Oct 2007 89,506 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion starting floor.

front lower inner suspension joints worn.

o/s/front tyre inner edge worn

rear anti roll bar link rods corroded

rear suspension bump stop o/s.

some damage apparent n/s front sill.

Pass 7 Sep 2006 84,152 miles

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

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

brake fluid level low

corrosion apparent nearside inner sill

corrosion apparent offside inner sill

exhaust system rusty but not blowing

offside rear hand brake cable return spring missing

rear brake disc condition

rear suspension coil springs corroding

slight play nearside steering rack

slight play offside steering rack

Pass 12 Sep 2005 79,357 miles

hand brake efficency low.

head light allignment on high limit, corrosion rear trailing rms metal fuel and brake lines rusty, damage n/s/f chassis. engine oil leak onto exhaust.

Fail 7 Sep 2005 70,930 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

engine oil leak onto exhaust, n/s/f chassis damage, ex rusty not yet blowing, fuel pipes rusty, corrosion apparent chassis.o/s/r supension bump stop?

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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R816 KBU is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Grey with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R816 KBU, 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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R816 KBU is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 8 May 1998.

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