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S159 RDA

1999 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Silver Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

88,480 mi
Last recorded88,480 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2017
Typical for 1999 Alfa Romeo Gtv85,224 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS159 RDA
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2017 88,480 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 17 Mar 2017 88,473 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded below suspension arm on subframe (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 83,766 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 15 Feb 2016 83,631 miles

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear both sides of joint (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear both sides of joint (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 75,816 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 26 Feb 2015 75,806 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 67,341 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 61,219 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 59,025 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 56,383 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 56,149 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Slight play in steering column

o/s/f wing mirror loose.

Pass 12 Mar 2009 46,618 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 35,907 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 22,504 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 11,065 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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S159 RDA is a 1999 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Silver with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 S159 RDA, 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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S159 RDA is a 1999 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 28 January 1999.

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