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V638 HLF

1999 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Red Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

101,016 mi
Last recorded101,016 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2013
Typical for 1999 Alfa Romeo Gtv85,224 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV638 HLF
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2013 101,016 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 101,016 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 98,433 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 98,358 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 95,473 miles

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

front no plate slightly damaged

fuel cap cover

n/s/f sidelamp cracked

o/s/f antiroll bar link slightly deteriorated

oil leak at n/s driveshaft seal

rear bumpstops broken

rear disks corroded

wiper linkage not working properly

Fail 1 Mar 2011 95,472 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front no plate slightly damaged

fuel cap cover

n/s/f sidelamp cracked

o/s/f antiroll bar link slightly deteriorated

oil leak at n/s driveshaft seal

rear bumpstops broken

rear disks corroded

wiper linkage not working properly

Pass 23 Feb 2010 92,659 miles

F Tyres worn on inner sdge

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

N/S/F Side light damaged

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 18 Feb 2010 92,655 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

F Tyres worn on inner sdge

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

Fuel flap not closing

N/S/F Side light damaged

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 21 Feb 2009 89,137 miles

N/S/F Sidelight/indicator light unit damaged

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

R bump stops detached

Fail 14 Feb 2009 89,135 miles

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

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

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

N/S/F Sidelight/indicator light unit damaged

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

R bump stops detached

Pass 29 Feb 2008 84,988 miles

N/S/F indicator lens cracked

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 70,756 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 68,806 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2005 51,824 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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V638 HLF is a 1999 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Red with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 V638 HLF, 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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V638 HLF is a 1999 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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