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R85 WGM

1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

100,444 mi
Last recorded100,444 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2013
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv85,166 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR85 WGM
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2013 100,444 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 May 2012 99,251 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 99,192 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2011 96,348 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre worn seriously uneven on inner edge

oil leak

Fail 21 Mar 2011 96,340 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre worn seriously uneven on inner edge

oil leak

Pass 26 Jan 2009 92,759 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 92,759 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

general oil leaks

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

rear no plate deteriorating

Pass 21 Feb 2008 79,827 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 79,816 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2007 78,150 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 78,116 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

ALL TYRES BOLD ON EDGES

Pass 25 Jan 2006 68,463 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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R85 WGM is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 R85 WGM, 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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R85 WGM is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 8 June 1998.

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