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R8 ETS

1999 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Blue Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

142,233 mi
Last recorded142,233 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Alfa Romeo Gtv85,224 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR8 ETS
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 142,233 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 141,827 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 141,304 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess top stabiliser bush (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2024 141,289 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill and inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess top stabiliser bush (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 140,527 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 140,450 miles
Pass 23 May 2020 140,100 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 139,497 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 138,853 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 134,091 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 129,561 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 123,019 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 117,996 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 26 Nov 2012 113,535 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 113,535 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 106,686 miles

air bag light on

n/s/f indicator/side light lens cracked

n/s/f inner driveshaft boot split

o/s/r spring bump stop adrift + n/s/r missing

slight play in o/s/f drop link

windscreen chipped/scatched

Fail 3 Dec 2011 106,677 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

n/s/f indicator/side light lens cracked

n/s/f inner driveshaft boot split

o/s/r spring bump stop adrift + n/s/r missing

slight play in o/s/f drop link

windscreen chipped/scatched

Pass 9 Oct 2010 98,568 miles

both drive shaft inner boots perishing

both front shock-absorber dust covers deteriorated

corrosion to power steering pipes

front pads low

nearside front wishbone front bush seperating

slight exhaust blow in places

slight play in adjustable steering column

slight play offside front track rod end - recommend replace

windscreen chipped

Fail 8 Oct 2010 98,568 miles

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

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

both drive shaft inner boots perishing

both front shock-absorber dust covers deteriorated

corrosion to power steering pipes

front pads low

nearside front wishbone front bush seperating

possible slight play offside front track rod end

slight exhaust blow in places

slight play in adjustable steering column

windscreen chipped

Pass 2 Oct 2009 91,725 miles

Slight movement at steering column top mounting

Fail 23 Sep 2009 91,529 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Slight movement at steering column top mounting

Pass 7 Oct 2008 84,696 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 82,983 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 82,962 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 80,516 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 80,504 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2005 75,813 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2005 75,813 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

scratches in windscreen, play in steering wheel, play in offside rear suspentio lower arm inner joint, offside front tyre outer wall in poor condition, play in n/s/f lower ball joint.

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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R8 ETS is a 1999 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Blue with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1999 Alfa Romeo Gtv models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 85,224 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 R8 ETS, 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 27 years old, this Alfa Romeo Gtv is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R8 ETS is a 1999 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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