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R859 AOT

1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,240 mi
Last recorded97,240 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2017
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv85,166 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR859 AOT
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2017 97,240 miles

Nearside Front tyre close to the limit of 1.6

Offside Front tyre close to the limit of 1.6

Pass 27 Jun 2016 95,932 miles

Sills covered in substance

Pass 25 Jun 2015 95,432 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 95,428 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre cut to inner sidewall not to cords

Pass 29 Mar 2012 95,428 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 95,428 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 95,325 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside front tyre has cut in inner side wall

Fail 2 Aug 2010 95,324 miles

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside front tyre has cut in inner side wall

Pass 11 Feb 2009 92,004 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 92,004 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 89,028 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 89,028 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 86,107 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2005 76,257 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

air bag warning lamp staying on

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
Full Alfa Romeo Gtv reliability report

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R859 AOT is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R859 AOT, 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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R859 AOT is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 6 January 1998.

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