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T647 WGJ

1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Silver Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

86,740 mi
Last recorded86,740 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2014
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv85,166 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT647 WGJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 15 Aug 2014 86,740 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

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

front discs poor condition

missfire present

rear discs poor condition

Pass 11 Jun 2013 84,978 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front brake discs scored/corroded

front brake pipes corroded

wiper blades split

Fail 23 May 2013 84,943 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

front brake discs scored/corroded

front brake pipes corroded

slight play detected at steering wheel

wiper blades split

Pass 28 Feb 2012 76,989 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

odd size tyres

Fail 27 Feb 2012 76,973 miles

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

odd size tyres

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 21 Feb 2011 75,674 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front discs rusty

odd sized tyres fitted front to rear

Fail 21 Feb 2011 75,671 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

all four brake discs rusty

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

odd sized tyres fitted front to rear

Pass 12 Mar 2010 71,184 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 71,184 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

both front tyres wearing on their inner and outer edges

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 66,538 miles

front brake pipes starting to corrode

handbrake just passed brake test

n/s/ sill damaged

o/s/floor pan showing signs of corrosion

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

play in n/s/r suspension arm

rear brake discs corroded

rear spring bump stops adrift

slight wear steering rack

steering rack damp

Fail 19 Nov 2008 66,538 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake pipes starting to corrode

handbrake just passed brake test

n/s/ sill damaged

o/s/floor pan showing signs of corrosion

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

play in n/s/r suspension arm

rear brake discs corroded

rear spring bump stops adrift

slight wear steering rack

steering rack damp

Pass 21 Nov 2007 60,875 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 60,873 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2006 53,888 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Nov 2005 50,786 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2005 50,786 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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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T647 WGJ is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Silver with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 T647 WGJ, 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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T647 WGJ is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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