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V696 XAG

1999 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

86,038 mi
Last recorded86,038 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2021
Typical for 1999 Alfa Romeo Gtv85,224 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV696 XAG
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2021 86,038 miles

sills and undersills coroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 81,066 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rears (5.3.2 (b))

sills and under sills coroded

Pass 15 Sep 2016 70,580 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 63,616 miles

brake discs corroded

exhaust corroded

fuel lines corroded

other brake pipes slightly corroded

slight play in steering rack

suspension components corroded

underside corroded and holes in non structural points

Fail 7 Sep 2015 63,617 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1 front of a front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both rear rearmost arms outer bushes (2.4.G.2)

brake discs corroded

exhaust corroded

fuel lines corroded

other brake pipes slightly corroded

slight play in steering rack

suspension components corroded

underside corroded and holes in non structural points

Pass 1 Sep 2014 61,967 miles

both side mirrors slightly loose

front shocks, all springs and rear spring arms corroded

plastic sill covers fitted

slight corrosion on front of front to rears and front brake pipes

slight play in rear suspension bushes/ball joints

underside corroded in numerous places

Fail 26 Aug 2014 61,965 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

both side mirrors slightly loose

front shocks, all springs and rear spring arms corroded

handbrake long

plastic sill covers fitted

slight corrosion on front of front to rears and front brake pipes

slight play in rear suspension bushes/ball joints

underside corroded in numerous places

Pass 3 Sep 2013 60,729 miles

both door mirrofs slightly insecure

slight corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 12 Sep 2012 57,647 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

all disks slightly corroded

numerous brake pipes slightly corroded

slight corrosion on suspension components

Fail 11 Sep 2012 57,647 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

all disks slightly corroded

numerous brake pipes slightly corroded

slight corrosion on suspension components

Pass 14 Sep 2011 55,224 miles

front disks corroded on inside

front no plate slightly deteriorated

fuel lines corroded

fuel pump slightly noisey

mirrors slightly loose

slight corrosion on front brake disks

slight wear in suspension arms

Fail 13 Sep 2011 55,224 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

front disks corroded on inside

front no plate slightly deteriorated

fuel pump slightly noisey

mirrors slightly loose

slight corrosion on front brake disks

slight wear in suspension arms

Pass 26 Aug 2010 52,889 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Slight roughness starting N/S/R wheel bearing

front anti roll-bar drop link bushes starting to crack

front brake discs corroded on inner surface

front number plate cracked

front wind screen water marked on lower edge

middle exhaust corroded but not holed

Fail 23 Aug 2010 52,890 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front anti roll-bar drop link bushes starting to crack

front brake discs corroded on inner surface

front number plate cracked

front wind screen water marked on lower edge

hand brake travel long

middle exhaust corroded but not holed

o/s/f lower balljoint boot starting to crack

rear pads very low and discs corroded and worn

Pass 1 Sep 2009 49,406 miles

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both mirrors slightly loose

o/s inner cv boot torn

radiator in poor condition

radiator support badly corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2008 46,539 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 Aug 2008 46,518 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 44,070 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/f mirror v.slightly loose

rear subframe marked at swing arm points

slight dampness at power steering pump

some brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 27 Aug 2007 44,052 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/f mirror v.slightly loose

o/s/f screen wash jet in-op

oil at min and coolant low

rear subframe marked at rear swing arm points

slight dampness at power steering pump

some brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2006 35,478 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 35,478 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2005
Fail 25 Aug 2005 30,590 miles

Service 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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V696 XAG is a 1999 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 V696 XAG, 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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V696 XAG is a 1999 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 27 September 1999.

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