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R895 WLF

1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

71,413 mi
Last recorded71,413 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2011
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv85,166 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR895 WLF
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2011 71,413 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 7 Feb 2011 67,390 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

front brake discs worn

nearside and offside outer sills damaged

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside inner cv gator split

slight play in steering rack

Fail 7 Feb 2011 67,390 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

offside inner cv gator split

slight play in steering rack

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

front brake discs worn

nearside and offside outer sills damaged

Pass 25 Feb 2010 62,297 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 51,491 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 51,491 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 37,499 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 37,486 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 30,706 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2007 30,706 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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R895 WLF is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R895 WLF, 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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R895 WLF is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 10 March 1998.

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