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R935 JPT

1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

116,242 mi
Last recorded116,242 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2013
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv85,166 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR935 JPT
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Sep 2013 116,242 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 116,242 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 112,539 miles

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)

Fail 2 Aug 2012 112,537 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (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)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 106,007 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 106,004 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 104,434 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 Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake discs rusty

Fail 16 Sep 2010 104,434 miles

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

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

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

brake discs rusty

Pass 26 Sep 2009 100,952 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 100,944 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2006 94,045 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 93,972 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside rear and nearside rear tyre treads wearing slightly

Pass 14 Dec 2005 87,876 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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R935 JPT is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 R935 JPT, 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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R935 JPT is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 25 June 1998.

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