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V896 ECN

1999 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

100,135 mi
Last recorded100,135 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2012
Typical for 1999 Alfa Romeo Gtv85,224 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV896 ECN
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2012 100,135 miles

NSF balljoint rubber split

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

Fail 20 Jan 2012 100,135 miles

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

NSF balljoint rubber split

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 95,016 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 94,990 miles

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 15 Sep 2009 90,557 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 90,554 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 84,888 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 77,476 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 64,876 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 64,876 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

drivers door mirror loose

strong advise engine missfire

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

Pass 5 Oct 2005 53,362 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2005 53,362 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

FRONT AND REAR NO. PLATES INCORRECTLY SPACED

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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V896 ECN is a 1999 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 V896 ECN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V896 ECN registered?

V896 ECN is a 1999 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 1 October 1999.

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