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V538 GJH

1999 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

138,814 mi
Last recorded138,814 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Alfa Romeo Gtv85,224 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV538 GJH
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 138,814 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL FOUR BRAKE DISCS HAVE SURFACE CORROSION (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Front Lower Hydraulic leak, but not excessive SEEPAGE AT STEERING RACK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted INNER RIM DISTORTED, DEFLECTING TYRE (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted INNER RIM DISTORTED, DEFLECTING TYRE (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords INNER SIDEWALL HAS SEVERAL SPLITS. NO CORDS VISIBLE (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2025 138,812 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL FOUR BRAKE DISCS HAVE SURFACE CORROSION (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Front Lower Hydraulic leak, but not excessive SEEPAGE AT STEERING RACK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted INNER RIM DISTORTED, DEFLECTING TYRE (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted INNER RIM DISTORTED, DEFLECTING TYRE (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords INNER SIDEWALL HAS SEVERAL SPLITS. NO CORDS VISIBLE (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 137,751 miles

Central Front Lower Hydraulic leak, but not excessive SLIGHT SEEPAGE AT STEERING RACK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted INNER RIM DISTORTED, DEFLECTING TYRE (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted INNER RIM DISTORTED, DEFLECTING TYRE (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OUTER SIDEWALL PERISHED AND CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS PITTED/SURFACE CORROSION TO INNER AND OUTER FACES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Jun 2024 137,749 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure Suspension arm to wheel hub bolt not fully tightened (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower Hydraulic leak, but not excessive SLIGHT SEEPAGE AT STEERING RACK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted INNER RIM DISTORTED, DEFLECTING TYRE (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted INNER RIM DISTORTED, DEFLECTING TYRE (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OUTER SIDEWALL PERISHED AND CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS PITTED/SURFACE CORROSION TO INNER AND OUTER FACES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Jul 2023 137,737 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced seal within 30cm of suspension mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor within 30cm of seat mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced seal within 30cm of seat mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced seal within 30cm of suspension mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Front Lower Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Central Lower Exhaust mounting defective x1 rubber broken (6.1.2 (a))

Central Lower Exhaust mounting defective x2 rubber perished (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced seal within 30cm of suspension mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced seal (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced seal within 30cm of suspension mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch within 30cm of suspension mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 135,480 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2022 135,475 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 132,617 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 130,580 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 127,864 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing dot code 4815 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Fail 12 Apr 2019 127,857 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing dot code 4815 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2018 124,395 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front perished with deep cracks

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

Oil leak ()

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2017 123,280 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 123,278 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 116,905 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2016 116,905 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 107,495 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 106,959 miles

All suspension springs corroded

Centre exhaust deteriated

Centre exhaust rubber missing

Front exhaust mount loose

Front tyres close to limit

Front wipers torn

Pass 20 Aug 2013 94,868 miles

All tyres low on inner edges

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Aug 2013 94,849 miles

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

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

All tyres low on inner edges

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Aug 2012 87,166 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 87,166 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Centre exhaust system deteriated

Both rear tyres low on inner treads

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 79,152 miles

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

front discs corroded inner face

middle exhaust box outer skin corroded

noise engine area

slight oil leak engine area

Fail 15 Aug 2011 79,152 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front discs corroded inner face

middle exhaust box outer skin corroded

noise engine area

slight oil leak engine area

Pass 26 Jul 2010 76,478 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 73,388 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 67,251 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2008 67,251 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 58,853 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

advance uneven wear to both front tyres on inner edges

Pass 6 Apr 2006 51,982 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 51,982 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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V538 GJH is a 1999 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 V538 GJH, 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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V538 GJH is a 1999 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 12 November 1999.

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