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V420 FBN

1999 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Grey Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

126,499 mi
Last recorded126,499 miles
Recorded on4 May 2016
Typical for 1999 Alfa Romeo Gtv85,224 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV420 FBN
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 4 May 2016 126,499 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported broken mounts (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged not clipped to strut (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged not clipped to strut (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2015 119,457 miles

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

Nearside front wiper split , cleanining window effectivley.

Offside rear outer brake pipe slightly corroded.

Oil leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Underbody corrosion

Play in nearside front inner track arm.

Fail 11 May 2015 119,451 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Centre exhaust rubber broken, exhaust still supported.

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

Nearside front wiper split , cleanining window effectivley.

Offside rear outer brake pipe slightly corroded.

Oil leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Underbody corrosion

Play in nearside front inner track arm.

Pass 7 May 2014 109,345 miles

centre exhaust mount broken

front floors rusty

play in nearside front inner rack end

Fail 7 May 2014 109,345 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

centre exhaust mount broken

front floors rusty

play in nearside front inner rack end

Pass 16 Apr 2013 106,638 miles

rear floors rusty

Fail 16 Apr 2013 106,638 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear floors rusty

Pass 16 Apr 2012 103,508 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

inner sills rusty

Fail 16 Apr 2012 103,508 miles

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

inner sills rusty

Pass 12 May 2011 101,437 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroded

Fail 15 Mar 2011 101,419 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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)

front brake dics corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2010 97,894 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 94,260 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 89,894 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 82,366 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 82,366 miles

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

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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V420 FBN is a 1999 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Grey with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 V420 FBN, 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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V420 FBN is a 1999 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 3 September 1999.

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