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R997 FKK

1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Green Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

133,180 mi
Last recorded133,180 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2023
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv85,166 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR997 FKK
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2023 133,180 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 132,965 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2022 132,949 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50/vr16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2021 131,774 miles

nearside rear brake binding slightly

offside rear tyre starting to wear out of shape

Fail 14 Apr 2021 131,761 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

nearside rear brake binding slightly

offside rear tyre starting to wear out of shape

Pass 31 Mar 2020 123,782 miles

nearside rear brake binding

offside rear brake binding

play in nearside rear upper suspension arm ball joint

Pass 1 Jul 2014 123,040 miles

both rear brake discs slightly pitted

corrosion to suspension components and areas of vehicle underside

Fail 17 Jun 2014 123,032 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

both rear brake discs slightly pitted

corrosion to various areas of vehicle underside - heavy corrosion to various suspension components

Pass 10 Jun 2013 121,051 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 5 Jun 2013 121,050 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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 18 May 2012 117,548 miles

REAR WISHBONE HAS BEEN HEAVILY WELDED

Fail 17 May 2012 117,548 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

REAR WISHBONE HAS BEEN HEAVILY WELDED

Pass 27 May 2011 115,851 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 112,848 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 112,842 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 109,224 miles

Brake fluid low in resviour.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Rear number plate slightly cracked.

Pass 9 Jan 2008 105,524 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

offside rear arm now welded but still slightly corroded

Fail 4 Jan 2008 105,423 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 92,498 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 87,120 miles

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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R997 FKK is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Green with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 R997 FKK, 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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R997 FKK is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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