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R9 WSB

1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Silver Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

119,500 mi
Last recorded119,500 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv85,166 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR9 WSB
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 119,500 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2025 117,159 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both fronts and o/s inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both inner tie rods slight play

under body corrosion

Fail 16 Apr 2025 117,159 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both fronts and o/s inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both inner tie rods slight play

under body corrosion

Pass 7 May 2024 112,379 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency only just passed (50%)

Fail 19 Apr 2024 112,370 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 110,437 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 110,294 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 110,075 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 109,947 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 109,775 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 109,588 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 109,476 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 109,054 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner

Nearside Rear wheel binding slightly

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

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

Offside Rear wheel binding slightly

Fail 24 Mar 2016 109,054 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner

Nearside Rear wheel binding slightly

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel binding slightly

Pass 21 Mar 2015 107,499 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 105,885 miles

boot floor holed

Pass 2 May 2013 104,654 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2012 103,481 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 103,480 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 103,476 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 98,082 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 91,630 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2006 83,443 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R9 WSB is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Silver with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 R9 WSB, 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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R9 WSB is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 15 October 1998.

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