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V288 GCF

1999 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Silver Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2022
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

98,086 mi
Last recorded98,086 miles
Recorded on7 May 2021
Typical for 1999 Alfa Romeo Gtv85,224 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV288 GCF
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 May 2021 98,086 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 96,932 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 96,928 miles

Rear Emissions not tested due to excessive exhaust leak (7.3.A.1)

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

Offside Front to pipes/under floor

Fail 18 May 2018 96,928 miles

Rear Emissions not tested due to excessive exhaust leak (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded to compensator valve (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded to compensator valve (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front to pipes/under floor

Fail 30 Apr 2018 96,928 miles

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 noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill at jack point (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases between mid & rear silencers (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 95,656 miles

2 FRONT OUTER SILLS = SLIGHT DAMAGE

2 FRONT SHOCKER DUST COVERTS SPLIT

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

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Inner CENTRE EXHAUST BRACKET MISSING

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

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 20 Apr 2017 95,655 miles

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)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases AT CORRODED BRACKET (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

2 FRONT OUTER SILLS = SLIGHT DAMAGE

2 FRONT SHOCKER DUST COVERTS SPLIT

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

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Inner CENTRE EXHAUST BRACKET MISSING

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

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 94,908 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre wall slight cuts inner wall

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

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

nsr tyre wall slightly perished inner wall

Fail 11 Apr 2016 94,908 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush front (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush front (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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 11 Aug 2011 87,102 miles

discs rusty

Fail 10 Aug 2011 87,102 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

discs rusty

Pass 15 Jan 2010 78,646 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

advise both rear tyres out of shape

advise front exhaust mounting brackets corroded

advise nearside front tyre out of shape

Fail 14 Jan 2010 78,638 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

advise both rear tyres out of shape

advise front exhaust mounting brackets corroded

advise nearside front tyre out of shape

Fail 5 Sep 2006 77,959 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 77,959 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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V288 GCF 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 46.7%.

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 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 V288 GCF, 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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V288 GCF is a 1999 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 3 September 1999.

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